revolving door
US /rɪˈvɑːl.vɪŋ dɔːr/
UK /rɪˈvɑːl.vɪŋ dɔːr/
1.
porta girevole
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
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The hotel entrance had a large glass revolving door.
L'ingresso dell'hotel aveva una grande porta girevole in vetro.
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Be careful when using the revolving door, it can be tricky.
Fai attenzione quando usi la porta girevole, può essere complicato.
2.
porta girevole (fig.), ricambio continuo
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
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The company has a revolving door of employees, making it hard to build a stable team.
L'azienda ha una porta girevole di dipendenti, rendendo difficile costruire un team stabile.
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The political system often seems like a revolving door for lobbyists and former officials.
Il sistema politico spesso sembra una porta girevole per lobbisti ed ex funzionari.