What does "doorway" mean?

1. (physical entrance) the opening in a wall where a door is, or the space you walk through to enter a room. 2. (figurative opening) a way to start something new or reach a new opportunity.

doorway

US //ˈdɔɹˌweɪ// UK //dˈɔːweɪ// door·way

1 physical entrance (n.)
A2 Elementary

the opening in a wall where a door is, or the space you walk through to enter a room.

the physical aperture in a wall designed for a door; the entranceway to a room or building.

Example

He stood in the doorway for a moment before deciding to come inside.

Example

The tall man had to duck slightly as he passed through the narrow doorway of the old cottage.
- entrance
- entryway
- threshold
2 figurative opening (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

a way to start something new or reach a new opportunity.

a metaphorical opening or means of access to a new state, condition, or opportunity.

Example

This internship could be a doorway to a great career in fashion.

Example

The new trade agreement served as a doorway to unprecedented economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.

Origin

From door + way.