Door
Noun
UK
/dɔː/
US
/dɔːr/
Definition
A movable barrier for entering/exiting; also used as a symbol of opportunity
Example
"The wooden door creaked loudly every time someone tried to open it at night."
"She closed the door quietly so the sleeping baby would not wake up suddenly."
"Winning the competition opened the door to many new opportunities in his career."
Explanation
A door is a flat, movable object used to open or close an entry to a room, building, or vehicle. Doors provide safety, privacy, and protection. For example, you close a door to keep noise out or to feel secure at night. Doors can be made of wood, glass, or metal. In a more symbolic way, “door” can mean an opportunity, as in the saying “When one door closes, another opens”, meaning new chances always come. So, doors are both physical objects and symbols of new beginnings or opportunities.