Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
answer-the-door
phrasal verb
/ˈæn.sər ðə dɔːr/
Definition
To respond to a knock or ring at the door by opening it.
Examples
- When the doorbell rang, I went to answer the door.
- Could you answer the door while I finish cooking?
- She was surprised to see her friend when she answered the door.
Meaning
The act of opening the door when someone is at the entrance, typically to greet them or find out who it is.
Synonyms
- open the door
- greet
- respond to the door
