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ovimies — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • doorman noun An employee stationed at the entrance of a building, especially a hotel or apartment block, who greets visitors, opens the door, and often helps with deliveries or taxis.
  • janitor noun A person employed to clean and maintain a building, such as a school or office.

Senses

ovimies is used for these senses in English:

  • doorman A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.
  • janitor A doorman.

janitor — full definition

  1. noun A person employed to clean and maintain a building, such as a school or office.
  2. noun A moderator who manages and cleans up content on an online discussion forum.

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