revolving-door

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adjective

re·​volv·​ing-door ri-ˈväl-viŋ-ˈdȯr 

-ˈvȯl-

also -ˈvä-viŋ-

or -ˈvȯ-viŋ-

: characterized by a frequent succession (as of personnel) or a cycle of leaving and returning

revolving-door governments

revolving door

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noun

: a revolving-door system or process

Examples of revolving-door in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

All at once, three of the most crucial posts at the FDA have only acting leaders, with extra instability at CBER with its revolving-door leadership. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 21 May 2026

Common Cause Rhode Island and some legal scholars believe the state's revolving-door law requires lawmakers to wait a year before taking a state job, including Supreme Court seats. — Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal, 8 May 2026

Noun

While Burger King tried to find its footing, Wendy's was dealing with a revolving door of chief executives at a time when consumers were growing even more value conscious and beef costs were soaring. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

The Packers let their franchise career scoring leader go after the 2022 campaign, though, and it’s led to a revolving door at the kicking position. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1895, in the meaning defined above

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