door opener
"Door opener" can refer to devices that facilitate door access or metaphorically describe opportunities and strategies to gain access to new experiences or markets.
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Definition
B2Mechanics
(technical)A device that facilitates the opening of a door, often automatically.
Example
- The garage door opener malfunctioned, so we had to open it manually.
C1Sales
(informal)A tactic or item used by salespeople to capture the interest of potential customers.
Example
- The free samples acted as a door opener, allowing the salesperson to engage with more customers.
C1Firefighting
(technical)A tool used by firefighters to force open locked doors.
Example
- Firefighters used a door opener to quickly gain access to the burning building.
B2General
(figurative)An action or development that creates access to an opportunity.
Example
- Winning the award was a door opener for her career in the film industry.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "door opener":
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