Noun: revolving door ri'vól-ving dor
- A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
"The hotel's entrance featured a revolving door to keep out the cold air";
- revolver
- An organization or institution with a high rate of turnover of personnel or membership
"The tech startup had become a revolving door, with employees rarely staying more than a year"
Derived forms: revolving doors
Type of: door, social group
Encyclopedia: Revolving door