doorkeeper
noun[C]
uk/ˈdɔːˌkiː.pər/us/ˈdɔːrˌkiː.pɚ/apersonwhosejobis tostaynear theentranceto apublicplaceandpreventpeopleenteringwithoutpermission:
看门人,门房He was a doorkeeper on thestagedoorat thetheatre.他是剧院舞台门的看门人。
- Thecommitteechairmantold the doorkeeper not toletin any morepeoplebecause themeetingroomwasfull.
- He had beenworkingas a doorkeeper at theclub.
- She hadenteredthemuseumby the backdoorandexchangedasmilewith the doorkeeper.
- Callers from thestreetweredealtwith by a doorkeeper who eitherencouragedordiscouragedthem,dependingon how theylooked.
Protection and protectors
- adopt
- adoptable
- aegis
- anti-shark
- anti-skid
- chaperone
- custodian
- CVV
- cybersecurity
- defence mechanism
- den mother
- elder care
- muzzle
- precaution
- preservationist
- ring-fence
- safe space
- safeguarding
- safekeeping
- safety net