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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ət ðə ˈdɔr/ · UK /ət ðə ˈdɔː/
at the door means: Beside or very near a door.
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BY THE ENTRANCEA1
Beside or very near a door.
- Wait at the door.
- I left my shoes at the door.
- A guard stood at the door all night.
CALLING AT HOMEA2
Used to say someone is knocking or ringing because they want you to open the door.
- Someone is at the door.
- Who was at the door just now?
- There is a delivery driver at the door; please let him in.
ON ARRIVALB1
When you arrive at an event, rather than before it.
- You can pay at the door.
- We bought our tickets at the door.
- Is admission more expensive at the door?
Questions about at the door
What does at the door mean?
Beside or very near a door.
What is at the door in other languages?
Türkçe: kapıda · Español: en la puerta · Français: à la porte · Deutsch: an der Tür · Italiano: alla porta · 日本語: ドアのそばに
How do you pronounce at the door?
In American English /ət ðə ˈdɔr/; in British English /ət ðə ˈdɔː/.
How do you use at the door in a sentence?
Wait at the door. I left my shoes at the door.
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