doorway

/ˈdɔːweɪ/noun

The opening in a wall where a door is, through which people enter a room or building.

Example sentence

“She paused in the doorway before stepping into the crowded room.”

The opening rather than the door itself; people stand in doorways. Figuratively, a doorway to opportunity is an entry point.

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