revolving door
US /rɪˈvɑːl.vɪŋ dɔːr/
UK /rɪˈvɑːl.vɪŋ dɔːr/
1.
Drehtür
a type of door that consists of three or four panels that hang from a central shaft and rotate around a vertical axis within a cylindrical enclosure, allowing people to enter and exit a building while minimizing drafts and heat loss
:
•
The hotel entrance had a large glass revolving door.
Der Hoteleingang hatte eine große gläserne Drehtür.
•
Be careful when using the revolving door, it can be tricky.
Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie die Drehtür benutzen, sie kann knifflig sein.
2.
Drehtür (fig.), ständiger Wechsel
a situation in which people frequently leave and return to an organization or position, often implying a lack of stability or a cycle of movement
:
•
The company has a revolving door of employees, making it hard to build a stable team.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Drehtür von Mitarbeitern, was es schwierig macht, ein stabiles Team aufzubauen.
•
The political system often seems like a revolving door for lobbyists and former officials.
Das politische System wirkt oft wie eine Drehtür für Lobbyisten und ehemalige Beamte.