Get the door Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɔɹ
GET-thuh-DOHR
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɔː
get-thuh-DAW
Definition
To go to the door and open it, usually because someone has knocked or is ringing the bell.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used at home. Implies someone should open the door for a visitor. Equivalent expressions: 'answer the door', 'could you get the door?'. Not used for simply acquiring ('get') a physical door object.
Spanish: abrir la puerta - atender la puertaPortuguese (BR): atender a porta - abrir a portaPortuguese (PT): atender a porta - abrir a portaChinese (Simplified): 去开门 - 给门开门Chinese (Traditional): 去開門 - 幫門開門Hindi: दरवाजा खोलो - दरवाज़ा देखोArabic: افتح الباب - جاوب على البابBengali: দরজা খোলো - দরজা দেখোRussian: открой дверь - откройте дверьJapanese: ドアを開けて - 出てドアを見てVietnamese: mở cửa đi - ra mở cửaKorean: 문 좀 열어줘 - 문 좀 봐줘Turkish: kapıyı aç - kapıyı bakUrdu: دروازہ کھول دوIndonesian: bukakan pintu - tolong buka pintu
Example Sentences
Can you get the door?
basic
Someone is knocking. Please get the door.
basic
I'll get the door for you.
basic
Could someone get the door? My hands are full.
natural
Don't worry, I'll get the door.
natural
Hey, can you get the door for me? The pizza's here!
natural