Doorbell

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA bell, buzzer, or chime device mounted on or adjacent to a door's exterior, meant to be rung by a visitor to announce one's presence.

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

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

"We doorbelled the whole district in an effort to get out the vote."

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