door opener
Americannoun
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a mechanism that automatically opens a door, as of a garage, when actuated by a radio transmitter, electric eye, or other device.
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Informal. something that is effective in leading to opportunity or success.
Sales experience can be a door opener for young executives.
Example Sentences
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In the 1980s comedy “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin tie up the boss, put him in a harness and attach him to a garage door opener.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
He said he "reconnected" with the song, which he now saw as a "door opener".
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023
"I hope we can now be a door opener for other organizations as well. That's what we're seeking."
From Reuters • May 24, 2023
Reconnect your garage door opener if you set it to manual.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023
Phil clicked the car door opener, but I was too charged up to sit down just yet.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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