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Meaning of "doorstepping" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOORSTEPPING

doorstepping  [ˈdɔːˌstɛpɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOORSTEPPING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Doorstepping is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOORSTEPPING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of doorstepping in the English dictionary

The definition of doorstepping in the dictionary is talking to someone at the door of their home, for political canvassing or to gather information.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOORSTEPPING


camping
ˈkæmpɪŋ
Epping
ˈɛpɪŋ
helping
ˈhɛlpɪŋ
hopping
ˈhɒpɪŋ
housekeeping
ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ
keeping
ˈkiːpɪŋ
landscaping
ˈlændˌskeɪpɪŋ
mapping
ˈmæpɪŋ
overlapping
ˈəʊvəˌlæpɪŋ
ping
pɪŋ
record-keeping
ˈrɛkɔːdˌkiːpɪŋ
shipping
ˈʃɪpɪŋ
shopping
ˈʃɒpɪŋ
sidestepping
ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ
sleeping
ˈsliːpɪŋ
stopping
ˈstɒpɪŋ
typing
ˈtaɪpɪŋ
upstepping
ˈʌpˌstɛpɪŋ
wrapping
ˈræpɪŋ
yelping
ˈjelpɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOORSTEPPING

doorman
doormat
doormen
Doorn
doornail
Doornik
doorplate
doorpost
Doors
doorsill
doorsman
doorstep
doorstep salesman
doorstepped
doorstepper
doorstone
doorstop
doorway
doorwoman
dooryard

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOORSTEPPING

clipping
cropping
dipping
dripping
dropping
flipping
gaping
home shopping
kidnapping
popping
propping
ripping
skipping
slipping
stepping
stripping
swapping
tapping
tipping
topping
whipping

Synonyms and antonyms of doorstepping in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «doorstepping» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOORSTEPPING

Find out the translation of doorstepping to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of doorstepping from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «doorstepping» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

doorstepping
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doorstepping
570 millions of speakers

English

doorstepping
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

doorstepping
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

doorstepping
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

doorstepping
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doorstepping
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

doorstepping
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

doorstepping
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pintu masuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

doorstepping
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

doorstepping
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

doorstepping
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Doorstepping
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

doorstepping
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

doorstepping
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दारातून येणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

doorstepping
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

visite porta a porta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

doorstepping
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

doorstepping
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

doorstepping
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατ´οίκον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doorstepping
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

doorstepping
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

doorstepping
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of doorstepping

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOORSTEPPING»

The term «doorstepping» is used very little and occupies the 178.956 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOORSTEPPING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about doorstepping

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOORSTEPPING»

Discover the use of doorstepping in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to doorstepping and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Dictionary of Journalism
Doorstepping typically occurs when a person involved in a news story has rejected more formal approaches, or is the subject of a piece of *investigative journalism as a result of which a reporter wishes to confront them with allegations and ...
Tony Harcup, 2014
2
McNae's Essential Law for Journalists
In section8ofthe Ofcom code the term 'doorstepping' means 'the filming or recording of an interview or attempted interview with someone, or announcing that a call is being filmed or recorded for broadcastpurposes, without anyprior warning'.
Mike Dodd, Mark Hanna, 2014
3
Refuse collection: fifth report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: ...
Reusable nappies week is another key media campaign that is run by Women's Environmental Network that is linked to local authorities' media that offer local information on schemes that are running in their area. A 13. Doorstepping is a direct ...
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Communities and Local Government Committee, 2007
4
Understanding Journalism: A Guide to Issues
Doorstepping adds drama especially in front of the camera, sometimes adding drama to an undramatic situation. It means confronting newsworthy individuals – usually people who have been up to no good – without advance warning as they  ...
John Wilson, 2006
5
Essential Radio Journalism: How to Produce and Present Radio ...
Doorstepping means waiting outside a house, office or other building in order to get an interview or comment from an individual in the news. It is one of the most unpopularjobs of the radio reporter but is essential to getting certain types of ...
Paul Chantler, Peter Stewart, 2009
6
Researching for the Media: Television, Radio and Journalism
The BBC's Editorial Guidelines on doorstepping are in Section 7 (Privacy) and include doorstepping for news and current affairs with and without prior approach , doorstepping for comedy, entertainment, news gathering and research. The BBC ...
Adèle Emm, 2014
7
Self-regulation of the press: seventh report of session ...
Practice to Follow 8. 1 1 Doorstepping Doorstepping may be used (depending on the circumstances) where there has been repealed refusal to grant an interview ( or a history of such refusals) or the risk exists that a protagonist might disappear ...
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Culture, Media and Sport Committee, 2007
8
Researching for Television and Radio
Adèle Emm. Doorstepping This is the practice of turning up unannounced with a camera or sound recorder and demanding someone speaks to you while you film ; The Cook Report is a typical exponent, as are the paparazzi who stalk houses ...
Adèle Emm, 2012
9
Essential Law for Marketers
Questions asked by reporters as public figures come and go from buildings are usually part of legitimate newsgathering, even if the questions are sometimes unwelcome, and the rules on doorstepping are not intended to prevent this.
Ardi Kolah, 2012
10
Keywords In News And Journalism Studies
Documentary pioneer John Grierson's definition of documentary as 'the creative treatment of actuality' contravenes journalistic convictions that actuality must be rendered dispassionately at all costs. Doorstepping: a journalistic practice ...
Zelizer, Barbie, Allan, Stuart, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOORSTEPPING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term doorstepping is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tony Hawks & Lord Alfred Dubs: 'When I first met him, Alf had drunk …
He still went out and did the campaigning and doorstepping for the General Election – it's what he does. He's an 83-year-old advert for how to ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
2
Greece crisis live: creditors told the 'damage will be permanent' as …
The doorstepping is over and the answer from finance ministers of Germany, Slovakia and Finland was clear. There will be no bail-out ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
Europeans raise hopes of Greek deal within 48 hours as Tsipras …
... to kick off. The Commission's daily briefing is HERE. While finance ministers doorstepping should be happening around about now HERE. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
4
Abuse, opposition and all that jazz
In 1932, three soccer referees were bound to the peace after doorstepping a colleague they suspected was going to break the referees' strike. «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
5
Scenes from a bullying
Her performance in the first part of the film is almost a caricature, while she tests our sympathy for her through the relentless doorstepping of her ... «Open Democracy, Jun 15»
6
Warning after elderly Louth residents fall victim to scam
... said: “We would encourage consumers to use a reputable will-writing company rather than one that resorts to cold-calling or doorstepping. «Louth Leader, Jun 15»
7
Alan Hubbard: Baptism of fire for British Sports Minister amid …
She has already had talks with the FA and soon will be doorstepping the Premier League's headquarters, putting pressure on them to share ... «Insidethegames.biz, Jun 15»
8
Craig Raine should ignore the angry feminists – they're just jealous
The doorstepping will begin. She met a poet at the airport and he wrote about her. Of course, she may not wish to tell this to the hack but: being ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 15»
9
The 'formidable' countess who imprisoned her foes and turned …
However, despite her successes by doorstepping neighbours and cajoling her peers into opposing the theatre, this tale turned out to be a ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
10
Multinationals must end vow of silence over Brexit, says Umunna
Mr Umunna was regarded as a frontrunner for the Labour leadership but withdrew from the race after the media began “doorstepping” his ... «Financial Times, May 15»

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