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door

/dɔː/ /dɔɹ/

Meanings
noun
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. Doors are frequently made of wood or metal. May have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold the door closed and a lock that ensures the door cannot be opened without the key.

Examples :

"The front door creaked open, revealing a cool breeze and the scent of freshly baked cookies. "
architecture building property item structure essential

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Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration learning

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Illustration immigration

immigration noun

/ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/

The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

"My aunt's immigration to Canada allowed her to start a new life and find work. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration calendar

calendar noun

/ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/

Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.

"The three principal calendars are the Gregorian, Jewish, and Islamic calendars."

Illustration software

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

Illustration revealing

revealing verb

/ɹəˈviːlɪŋ/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician was revealing his trick by showing how the disappearing box worked. "

Illustration approach

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration collision

collision noun

/kəˈlɪʒən/

An instance of colliding.

"The minor collision in the school parking lot caused a small dent in the car's bumper. "

Illustration mechanism

mechanism noun

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

Illustration pedestrian

pedestrian noun

/pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

"The pedestrian crossing is the safest way to get to school. "