A vestibule, foyer or entranceway with doors to the exterior on one end and doors to the interior on the other, functioning to keep indoor and outdoor air, humidity, and air temperatures separate.
A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.
An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.
One's immediate neighbourhood or locality.
A thick slice, especially of bread.
To visit one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc.
To corner somebody for an unexpected interview.