Definition of doorstep

doorstepnoun

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/ˈdɔːstep//ˈdɔːrstep/

The word "doorstep" is a combination of two Old English words: "dōr," meaning "door," and "stēp," meaning "step." The "step" refers to the raised platform or stone that was often placed in front of doors in medieval times, allowing people to step up into the house. The combination of these two words, "doorstep," has been used to refer to the area directly in front of a door since at least the 14th century.

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a step outside a door of a building, or the area that is very close to the door

bước ra ngoài cửa của một tòa nhà hoặc khu vực rất gần cửa

Example:
  • The police turned up on their doorstep at 3 o'clock this morning.

    Cảnh sát có mặt trước cửa nhà họ vào lúc 3 giờ sáng nay.

a thick piece of bread, usually one that is made into a sandwich

một miếng bánh mì dày, thường được làm thành bánh sandwich

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on the/your doorstep
very close to where a person lives
  • The nightlife is great with bars and clubs right on the doorstep.