doorstep

/ˈdoʊ.ˌsteɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The step leading up to the entrance of a house, or the area at the entrance of a house.

“The charity collector stood on our doorstep asking for donations.”

2. noun

A situation or event that requires immediate attention or action.

“The news of the accident created a sense of urgency and made the crisis a doorstep issue for the mayor.”

Synonyms

  • entrance
  • threshold

Antonyms

  • distance
  • separation