swinging door

• Porta instalada sobre dobradiças ou eixos que pode ser empurrada de qualquer um dos lados e que se fecha automaticamente; é comum em cozinhas comerciais, bares e locais de grande circulação.

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.

   Porta vaivém

   • 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.

   Porta giratória

   • 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.