Pronunciation: /dɔːrstɒp/
noun a heavy object used to hold a door open or shut
A1 I use a doorstop to keep my door open.
A2 The doorstop is made of rubber and prevents the door from slamming shut.
B1 She tripped over the doorstop and fell on the floor.
B2 The doorstop was painted in vibrant colors to match the decor of the room.
C1 The antique doorstop was a valuable addition to the collector's items.
C2 The heavy brass doorstop was intricately designed and served as both a functional and decorative piece.
verb not applicable
A1 I doorstop the door to keep it from slamming shut.
A2 She doorstops the window to prevent it from closing completely.
B1 The security guard doorstops the entrance to check everyone's ID.
B2 The protesters doorstop the building to prevent anyone from entering.
C1 The government doorstops the borders to control the flow of immigrants.
C2 The company doorstops access to sensitive information to protect it from hackers.
adjective not applicable
A1 The doorstop book was perfect for holding open the door.
A2 She used a doorstop rock to keep the door from closing.
B1 The doorstop alarm was triggered when someone tried to enter.
B2 He found a doorstop wedge to prop open the heavy door.
C1 The doorstop mechanism was designed to prevent the door from slamming shut.
C2 The doorstop sensor detected movement and alerted the security system.
adverb not applicable
A1 She used a doorstop to keep the door open.
A2 He placed the doorstop under the door to prevent it from closing.
B1 The doorstop fell over when the wind blew the door shut.
B2 The heavy doorstop held the door open even during strong gusts of wind.
C1 The antique doorstop was a beautiful addition to the room's decor.
C2 The doorstop was intricately carved and served as both a functional and decorative item in the house.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The doorstop is holding the door open.
A2 I need to buy a new doorstop for my bedroom door.
B1 The doorstop I bought is made of rubber to prevent scratching the floor.
B2 She used a heavy doorstop to keep the door from slamming shut.
C1 The antique doorstop in the hallway is a valuable collector's item.
C2 The doorstop, a simple yet essential tool, is often overlooked in home maintenance.
preposition not applicable
A1 The book is used as a doorstop.
A2 She propped the door open with a doorstop.
B1 I found a doorstop to keep the door from slamming shut.
B2 The heavy wooden doorstop prevented the door from swinging closed.
C1 The antique brass doorstop added a touch of elegance to the room.
C2 He carefully positioned the doorstop to hold the door open at just the right angle.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I used a doorstop to keep the door open.
A2 She propped the door open with a doorstop.
B1 The doorstop prevented the door from slamming shut.
B2 He always carries a doorstop in case he needs to prop a door open.
C1 The heavy-duty doorstop was effective in holding the door open.
C2 The doorstop was made of rubber and had a non-slip base to prevent it from moving.
interjection not applicable
A1 Doorstop! Please hold the door open for me.
A2 Excuse me, doorstop! Can you help me prop this door open?
B1 Hey, doorstop! Mind keeping the door open while I bring in these boxes?
B2 Doorstop! Could you hold the door for a moment while I grab my keys?
C1 Doorstop! I need your assistance in holding the door open for the guests.
C2 As the doorstop, it's your responsibility to ensure the entrance remains unobstructed.
article not applicable
A1 I use a doorstop to keep my bedroom door open.
A2 The doorstop fell over when the wind blew.
B1 She propped the door open with a doorstop while she carried in groceries.
B2 The heavy wooden doorstop prevented the door from slamming shut.
C1 The antique brass doorstop added a touch of elegance to the room.
C2 The doorstop was intricately carved and served as both a functional and decorative piece.
formal The doorstop was placed under the heavy wooden door to keep it from closing.
informal I always trip over that darn doorstop in the hallway.
slang I need to grab that doorstop before the wind slams the door shut.
figurative His quick thinking acted as a doorstop to prevent disaster from happening.
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