show (someone) the door (Meaning)
show (someone) the door
to give a theatrical performance, a display made for effect, to appear in a particular way, enterprise, affair, to tell someone to get out, allege, plead, to be noticeable, a discharge of mucus streaked with blood from the vagina at the onset of labor, to reveal by one's condition, nature, or behavior, prove sense 2a, outward appearance, to cause or permit to be seen, to present an animal in a show, chance sense 2, a large display or exhibition arranged to arouse interest or stimulate sales, a regularly distributed program (as on radio, television, or the Internet), a true indication, teach sense 1, instruct, a false semblance, usher entry 2 sense 1, guide, to exhibit one's artistic work, to offer for sale, a competitive exhibition of animals (such as dogs) to demonstrate quality in breeding, to place in sight, to give from or as if from a position of authority, a false outward appearance, to present (an animal) for judging in a show, to appear as a contestant, reveal sense 2, to be third or at least third (as in a horse race), ostentation, an entertainment or exhibition especially by performers (as on TV or the stage), a more or less true appearance of something, the major leagues in baseball, to give indication or record of, to set forth, seem, appear, fire sense 2b, conduct, usher, to demonstrate or establish by argument or reasoning, third place at the finish (as of a horse race), something exhibited especially for wonder or ridicule, to be staged or presented, the first appearance of blood in a menstrual period, to finish third or at least third (as in a horse race), to put in an appearance, a competitive exhibition (as of animals) to demonstrate quality, to declare one's intentions or reveal one's resources, inform, instruct, a ridiculous spectacle, a demonstrative display, an impressive display, a theatrical presentation, to present as a public spectacle, to display one's cards faceup, entertainment sense 1b(1), to point out, a single episode of such a program, to demonstrate or establish by argument, reasoning, or evidence, to be or come in view, accord, bestow
Synonyms & Antonyms of show (someone) the door
Synonyms:
- separate
- unseat
- trim
- downsize
- chuck (out)
- excess
- throw out
- bounce
- kick out
- drum (out)
- furlough
- boot (out)
Antonyms:
show (someone) the door Sentence Examples
- The manager showed the rude customer the door after an inappropriate outburst.
- The security guard sternly showed the trespasser the door without hesitation.
- The teacher firmly showed the disruptive student the door to minimize distractions.
- The homeowner showed the unwanted visitor the door, refusing to engage in further conversation.
- The store owner showed the shoplifter the door after apprehending them with stolen goods.
- The parent showed the misbehaving child the door, sending them to their room for punishment.
- The bouncer showed the intoxicated patron the door, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
- The employer showed the incompetent employee the door after a series of unsatisfactory performances.
- The host showed the late guest the door, apologizing for the inconvenience.
- The lawyer showed the opposing counsel the door after a heated argument in court.
FAQs About the word show (someone) the door
to give a theatrical performance, a display made for effect, to appear in a particular way, enterprise, affair, to tell someone to get out, allege, plead, to be
remove, dismiss, retire,sack, release, fire, lay off, cashier,axe, pink-slip
hire, keep, employ, engage, take on,sign (up or on), retain,contract,recruit, reemploy
The manager showed the rude customer the door after an inappropriate outburst.
The security guard sternly showed the trespasser the door without hesitation.
The teacher firmly showed the disruptive student the door to minimize distractions.
The homeowner showed the unwanted visitor the door, refusing to engage in further conversation.
