revolving-door

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adjective

re·​volv·​ing-door ri-ˈväl-viŋ-ˈdȯr 

-ˈvȯl-,

 also  -ˈvä-viŋ-,

 or  -ˈvȯ-viŋ-

: characterized by a frequent succession (as of personnel) or a cycle of leaving and returning

revolving-door governments

revolving door

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noun

: a revolving-door system or process

Examples of revolving-door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Shortly after Madigan’s departure from the House in 2021, Illinois for the first time approved a revolving-door restriction for lawmakers — a six-month wait until ex-legislators can begin lobbying their former colleagues. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024

Once again, though, Yankee fans see a team with the kind of payroll their team has talking about a makeover at the trade deadline, perhaps for a swing-and-miss closer, for more reliable arms in their revolving-door of a bullpen, for another corner infielder. —Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024

Noun

The mass protests, vile sound bites, revolving door to his administration, and constant threats of violence and war have been exhausting. —Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Multiple positions in the field have been revolving doors due to injury and ineffectiveness. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1895, in the meaning defined above