doorbell

Collocations

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(noun.)

VERB + DOORBELL

press, ring (on)

answer

When I was in the shower, my roommate answered the doorbell for me.

DOORBELL + VERB

ring, sound

The doorbell rang three times before anyone answered the door.

PHRASES

a ring at/on the doorbell

Definitions

noun

1

A bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.

There are, of course, smart speakers (which roughly a quarter of American homes have) and smart thermostats, as well as smart thermometers, smart mattress covers, smart coffee makers, smart doorbells, and even, yes, smart toasters.

verb

1

To ring many doorbells in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.

2

To ring many doorbells of (target people or an area) in an effort to contact people and thereby spread information or solicit.

We doorbelled the whole district in an effort to get out the vote.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzi

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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There are, of course, smart speakers (which roughly a quarter of American homes have) and smart thermostats, as well as smart thermometers, smart mattress covers, smart coffee makers, smart doorbells,

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We doorbelled the whole district in an effort to get out the vote.

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03

Just after putting away the dishes, Joan heard the doorbell ring.

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I was about to leave when the doorbell rang.

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05

The doorbell is ringing.

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I heard the doorbell ring. Go and see who it is.

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