DOOR-TO-DOOR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does door-to-door mean? 

• DOOR-TO-DOOR (adjective)
  The adjective DOOR-TO-DOOR has 2 senses:

1. (of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

2. omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next

  Familiarity information: DOOR-TO-DOOR used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DOOR-TO-DOOR (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination

Context example:

the limousine offers door-to-door service

Similar:

direct (direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next

Synonyms:

door-to-door; house-to-house

Context example:

house-to-house coverage

Similar:

comprehensive (including all or everything)