doorbell

A2
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

2 Definition

A button that actives an electric doorbell.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

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