door opener: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

It is most commonly written as two separate words ('door opener'). The hyphenated form 'door-opener' is also acceptable, especially before a noun (e.g., 'a door-opener device'), but less frequent.

Not typically in modern English. While you might poetically say 'he was the door opener to my career', it's more common to use the term for a thing or action that creates opportunity. A person might be called a 'gatekeeper' or 'facilitator' instead.

A door handle is the physical lever or knob you grip to manually open a door. A door opener is usually a separate, often automated, device that opens the door for you (like a motor or remote control), or a metaphorical key to opportunity.

It is acceptable in business and professional contexts but leans towards informal or journalistic register rather than highly formal academic or legal writing. In formal contexts, alternatives like 'catalyst', 'facilitator', or 'initial advantage' might be preferred.

A device or mechanism used to open a door, often automatically or remotely.

Door opener: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdɔːr ˌəʊpənə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈdɔːr ˌoʊpənər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.