doorman

Signification (Anglais)

A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

Concepts

portier

concierge

gardien d’immeuble

Synonymes

porter

doorkeeper

gatekeeper

concierge

janitor

door guard

ostiary

hall porter

desk clerk

lodgekeeper

commissionaire

door-keeper

usher

portress

door’s man

bouncer

Traductions

portero

Pförtner

portinaio

porteiro

Portier

portiere

πορτιέρης

Türsteher

portier

θυρωρός

Torwächter

θυρωρώς

conserge

البوّاب

ostiario

Étymologie (Anglais)

From door + -man.