doorkeep

/ˈdɔːkɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who stands at a door or entrance and is responsible for controlling access.

“The bouncer worked as a doorkeep at the nightclub.”

2. verb

To control or supervise access to a place or organization.

“The hotel management decided to doorkeep the VIP guests.”

Synonyms

  • bouncer
  • porter

Antonyms

  • admit
  • welcome