doors

/dɔɹz/

IPA: /D AO1 R Z/

noun

1
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.
“I knocked on the vice president's door”
2
Any flap, etc. that opens like a door.
“the 24 doors in an Advent calendar”
3
(immigration) An entry point.
4
A means of approach or access.
“Learning is the door to wisdom.”
5
A barrier.
“Keep a door on your anger.”
6
A software mechanism by which a user can interact with a program running remotely on a bulletin board system. See BBS door.

verb

1
To cause a collision by opening the door of a vehicle in front of an oncoming cyclist or pedestrian.

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