Knock at Meaning in English
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈæt
NAHK-at
nˈɒk/ /ˈæt
NOK-at
Definition
To hit a door or surface with your hand or an object, usually to get attention or ask for permission to enter.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for doors: 'knock at the door'. Can also be used with other surfaces. More formal than 'bang on'. Preposition 'at' is standard: 'knock at' is more British, 'knock on' is more common in American English; both are understood.
Spanish: llamar a la puerta - golpear enPortuguese (BR): bater na (porta) - bater emPortuguese (PT): bater à (porta) - bater emChinese (Simplified): 敲（门） - 敲击Chinese (Traditional): 敲（門） - 敲擊Hindi: दरवाज़ा खटखटानाArabic: يطرق علىBengali: কড়া নাড়াRussian: стучать в (дверь)Japanese: ノックするVietnamese: gõ vàoKorean: 두드리다Turkish: kapıyı çalmakUrdu: دروازے پر دستک دیناIndonesian: mengetuk (pintu)
Example Sentences
Please knock at the door before entering.
basic
Someone is knocking at the window.
basic
I always knock at my friend's house before going in.
basic
If you knock at the office after hours, no one will answer.
natural
She knocked at my door late last night.
natural
You have to knock at opportunity when it comes your way.
natural