doorway

/ˈdɔrˌweɪ/
noun
  1. An opening in a wall that serves as an entrance or exit, usually with a door.
    • She stood in the doorway and waved goodbye to her guests.
    • The old house had a beautiful arched doorway made of stone.
    • He paused in the doorway before entering the room.
  2. A means of access or opportunity to something.
    • Education is often seen as a doorway to a better life.
    • The internship was a doorway to a successful career in journalism.
    • Learning a new language can be a doorway to understanding other cultures.
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