revolving door

Other forms: revolving doors

Definitions of revolving door
  1. noun
    a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
    synonyms: revolver
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    type of:
    door
    a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
  2. noun
    an organization or institution with a high rate of turnover of personnel or membership
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    type of:
    social group
    people sharing some social relation
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