swing-door
Noun: A type of door that is hinged on both sides so that it can be pushed open from either direction and then swings back into a closed position automatically, often fitted with a spring mechanism.
- (A door that opens both ways with a spring mechanism.)
- (He used the door that swings back after being pushed.)
"swing-door policy": a practice or rule that allows easy entry and exit, often used figuratively in business or politics.
- The company has a swing-door policy for employees, allowing them to work from home freely. (A flexible policy that permits movement in and out.)
"swing-door effect": a phenomenon where changes in one area cause immediate and reversible changes in another, like a door swinging back and forth.
- The stock market showed a swing-door effect, with prices rising and falling rapidly. (A back-and-forth pattern.)
Swinging door (n, variant): another term for swing-door, often used interchangeably.
- The swinging door creaked as it moved. (The door that swings on hinges.)
Door (n): a movable barrier used to close an opening.
- Please close the door when you leave. (General term for a door.)
- Revolving door: a door that rotates around a central axis, allowing multiple people to pass through in one direction.
- Saloon door: a type of door that is hinged and swings both ways, often seen in Western-style bars (though typically without a spring).
"Swing door diplomacy": a style of negotiation where parties can easily enter and leave discussions.
- The peace talks were characterized by swing-door diplomacy, with delegates coming and going freely. (Flexible, open-ended negotiations.)
"Through the swing door": an expression meaning to move quickly in and out of a place or situation.
- He was in and out of the office through the swing door all day. (He moved back and forth rapidly.)