be on the door

be on the door

To be stationed at the entrance to a venue or event. I forgot my ID—do you think the guy who's on the door will still let me in? My dad volunteered to be on the door for the school dance. I'm sure the fellow on the door can tell you which entrance is closest to your seats.

See also: door, on

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be on the ˈdoor

work at the entrance to a theatre, club, etc., for example collecting tickets from people as they enter: We should be able to get in free because I know the guy on the door.

See also: door, on

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