revolving-door

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adjective

re·​volv·​ing-door ri-ˈväl-viŋ-ˈdȯr How to pronounce revolving-door (audio)
-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

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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
Fans have been enjoying showcasing how the new trailers have unlocked new fears including those who removed their septum rings following the first trailer and those reacting to glass falling into ice, lawnmowers, trampolines, revolving doors and glass floors. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025 The sudden about-face has raised questions by ethics experts about the revolving door between regulators and the industry – a door one state lawmaker wants to shut behind Trombetta. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revolving-door

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of revolving-door was in 1895

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“Revolving-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving-door. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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