doorstep

5 definitions • 3 examples

a step in front of an outside door:

on the doorstep He left the package on the doorstep.

a very thick piece of bread

If you are doorstepped by journalists, they come to your house and ask you to speak or answer questions, even if you do not want them to:

He complained about being doorstepped by the press.

to go to every house in a particular area selling something or asking for support

a step outside the door to a building:

fig. We need to be more proactive and seek out dangers before they’re on our doorstep (= too near to be ignored).