doorkeeper

• Nom désignant une personne qui garde l'entrée d'un bâtiment ou d'une enceinte, comme un tribunal, une assemblée législative ou un autre édifice, et qui contrôle l'accès ou accueille les visiteurs.

A noun referring to a person who guards or is stationed at an entrance, such as to a courtroom, legislative chamber, or other building.

1. Official at an entranceB2formal

   An official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber to control access.

   huissier d'entrée

   • The doorkeeper announced the arrival of the judge.
   • The doorkeeper checked everyone's credentials before they entered the chamber.
   • The doorkeeper stood silently by the heavy oak door.

   Synonymesbailiffsergeant at arms

2. C2formalbritish

   The lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church, now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church.

   Portier (ordre mineur)

   • In medieval times, the role of doorkeeper was one of the minor orders.
   • The doorkeeper was responsible for guarding the church's entrance.
   • The office of doorkeeper was suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church.

   Synonymesostiariusporter

3. Guardian of an entranceB1formal

   Someone who guards an entrance, such as a gatekeeper or porter.

   Gardien d'entrée

   • The doorkeeper opened the gate for the visitors.
   • The doorkeeper refused entry to anyone without a ticket.
   • The doorkeeper kept a watchful eye on the entrance.

   Synonymescommissionairedoormangatekeeperguardportersentrywatchman