English · Daily Life
knock
/nɒk/
[/nɒk/]
to hit a door to be let in
Beginnerverb
Definition
To knock means to hit a door with your hand to ask to come in.
Example
Please knock before you enter.
Please knock before you enter.
Etymology
From Old English 'cnocian', imitating the sound.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for hitting a door.