noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The visiting of one household after another to solicit sales, charitable donations, political support, etc. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The action of cornering someone for an unexpected interview. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of doorstep form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

doorsilldoorsillfootrestfootsteprestround

Related phrases

ambush journalism

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