answer the door
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: to open the door to see who is knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell
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Fearing for their safety, the women didn't answer the door, instead waiting silently while the man knocked for around five minutes before leaving.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Most voters who did answer the door recognized her, already planned to vote for her and stayed to chat for a few minutes about their concerns.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
After staring into the camera, Buddy hops down and patiently waits for someone to answer the door.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Lita tightens her robe and heads downstairs to answer the door.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Most voters who did answer the door recognized her, already planned to vote for her and stayed to chat for a few minutes about their concerns.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
After staring into the camera, Buddy hops down and patiently waits for someone to answer the door.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Lita tightens her robe and heads downstairs to answer the door.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Answer the door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/answer%20the%20door. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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