[dawr-bel, dohr-] 
| 1. | a bell chime, or the like, at a door or connected with a door, rung by persons outside wanting someone inside to open the door. |
| 2. | to canvass or solicit from door to door, esp. for votes or contributions. |
| door·bell (dôr'běl', dōr'-) n. A bell, chime, or buzzer outside a door that is rung to announce the presence of a visitor or caller. |
