door opener
Meanings
noun
- The control mechanism by which a door is latched and unlatched.
- Any of various devices designed to make opening a door easier.
- Any of various devices to automatically open a door in response to a sensor or signal sent from a controller.
- A crowbar-like tool used by firefighters to quickly force locked doors to open.
- Someone who opens doors.
- Any tactic, approach, or giveaway item employed by a salesman to capture the interest of a potential customer.
- A communication technique designed to encourage someone to speak openly.
- Someone or something that provides someone with opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
Word forms
Etymology
(sales): Compare get one's foot in the door.
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