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swinging door

/ˈswɪŋɪŋ dɔːr/

Traduction: Une porte montée sur des charnières ou des pivots que l'on peut pousser des deux côtés et qui se referme automatiquement ; souvent utilisée dans les cuisines commerciales, les saloons ou les zones à fort passage.

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/ˈswɪŋɪŋ dɔːr/B1formal
  • frUne porte montée sur des charnières ou des pivots que l'on peut pousser des deux côtés et qui se referme automatiquement ; souvent utilisée dans les cuisines commerciales, les saloons ou les zones à fort passage.

A door that is mounted on hinges or a pivot so that it can be pushed open from either side and swings shut automatically, commonly used in commercial kitchens, saloons, or high-traffic areas.

  1. Physical door typeA2formal

    A door that is hinged to swing in both directions, often used in kitchens, restaurants, or saloons.

    frporte battante

    • The waiter pushed through the swinging door into the kitchen.
    • Swinging doors are common in old Western saloons.
    • The restaurant installed a new swinging door for the staff.

  2. Metaphorical useB2informal

    A situation or place where people or things move in and out frequently or easily.

    frporte tournante

    • The office has become a swinging door for new employees.
    • His apartment is like a swinging door for friends and visitors.
    • The company's revolving management is a swinging door of executives.