doorway
- 01 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.
Simple“He stood in the doorway for a moment before deciding to come inside.”
In context“The tall man had to duck slightly as he passed through the narrow doorway of the old cottage.”
- 02 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.
Simple“This internship could be a doorway to a great career in fashion.”
In context“The new trade agreement served as a doorway to unprecedented economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.”
From door + way.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.