house-to-house

[hous-tuh-hous]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

conducted from one house to the next.
a house-to-house survey.
door-to-door.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of house-to-house¹

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

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It had also undertaken house-to-house inquiries at nearby properties and taken statements from witnesses.

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A cordon was put in place with officers carrying out house-to-house inquiries, and witnesses or anyone with information has been urged to contact Durham Police.

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"Officers have been undertaking increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and house-to-house inquiries," she said.

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The death toll is expected to rise once house-to-house searches are conducted.

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But this operation is still ongoing, with reports that Israeli forces are moving deep inside the camp to search house-to-house for other wanted men.

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