🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

회전문

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoijeonmun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Revolving-Door/rɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ dɔːr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"호텔에는 손님을 맞이하는 큰 회전문이 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of door that rotates around a central pivot, allowing people to enter and exit a building simultaneously.

    "The hotel featured a large revolving door that welcomed guests into the lobby."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term referring to a situation or system characterized by frequent changes or turnover, especially in personnel.

    "The company has a revolving door of employees, making it difficult to maintain a consistent team."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'revolving door' originated in the early 20th century, combining the verb 'revolve' from Latin 'revolvere' meaning 'to roll back' and 'door' from Old English 'duru'. The phrase evolved to describe a door that rotates around a central axis, allowing for simultaneous entry and exit.

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