100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "knock on"
Definition
Knock on (verb): To strike a surface (typically a door) with the knuckles or a similar object in order to make a sound, signaling one's presence or requesting entry.
Synonyms
- Rap
- Tap
- Hit
- Bang
- Strike
Antonyms
- Ignore
- Avoid
- Bypass
- Leave alone
- Neglect
Examples
- Please knock on the door before entering the room.
- I heard someone knock on my window late at night.
- Don’t forget to knock on the door when you arrive at the party.
- She knocked on the table to get everyone's attention.
- He always knocks on the door three times before coming in.
- I could hear him knock on the door from the other side of the house.
- When you knock on the door, make sure to announce yourself.
- The children love to knock on the door and run away.
- Can you knock on the door for me while I carry these boxes?
- If you knock on the door, the dog will start barking.
- She knocked on the wood to avoid bad luck.
- He knocked on the door and waited patiently for a response.
- I always knock on the door twice just to be polite.
- After I knocked on the door, I realized I forgot my keys.
- They knocked on the door, hoping someone would answer.
- You should knock on the door gently; it’s an antique.
- The police officer had to knock on the door to speak with the suspect.
- She heard a knock on the door and went to see who it was.
- It’s customary to knock on the door before entering someone’s home.
- As they waited outside, they decided to knock on the door again.
- He knocked on the door, but nobody was home.
- She knocked on the door and called out for her friend.
- I could hear a faint knock on the door during the storm.
- The children were playing a game where they would knock on doors and run.
- A stranger suddenly knocked on the door, startling me.
- When you knock on the door, I’ll be ready to let you in.
- He knocked on the door as a sign of respect.
- After the first knock on the door, I was hesitant to answer.
- I heard someone knock on the door but didn’t see anyone outside.
- They were too shy to knock on the door at first.
- She gets nervous every time she has to knock on a door for an interview.
- I’ll knock on your door when dinner is ready.
- He always seems to knock on the door when I’m busy.
- The delivery person had to knock on the door multiple times.
- I think I heard a knock on the door; let me check.
- They decided to knock on the door together for moral support.
- I couldn’t help but knock on the door out of curiosity.
- If you knock on the door loudly, they might hear you.
- She was startled when someone suddenly knocked on the door.
- After a quick knock on the door, he walked in without waiting for a response.
- I heard a soft knock on the door, almost like a whisper.
- Can you knock on the bathroom door to see if she’s done?
- He was too busy to hear the knock on the door.
- She was surprised to find a package after a knock on the door.
- I’ll always remember the first time I had to knock on a stranger's door.
- They knocked on the door, but it was locked.
- After several attempts to knock on the door, they decided to leave.
- The sound of a knock on the door interrupted our conversation.
- She quickly ran to knock on the door before it was too late.
- He was hesitant to knock on the door, fearing a negative response.
- I could feel my heart race as I prepared to knock on the door.
- They stood outside, debating whether to knock on the door or not.
- She gave a gentle knock on the door, hoping to not disturb anyone.
- The kids decided to knock on the door for Halloween treats.
- He felt awkward having to knock on the door after such a long time.
- I’ll knock on the door and see if they’re home.
- She could hear the echo of her knock on the door in the quiet hallway.
- After the knock on the door, the room was filled with anticipation.
- He remembers to knock on the door before entering, out of respect.
- The dog barked loudly at the knock on the door.
- She was too nervous to knock on the door of her crush.
- They decided to knock on the door to ask for directions.
- I’ll wait for your knock on the door before I start cooking.
- He heard a soft knock on the door and opened it cautiously.
- They were excited to knock on the door of their new neighbors.
- A quick knock on the door was all it took to get their attention.
- She felt a sense of dread before she had to knock on the door.
- He gave a firm knock on the door, demanding an answer.
- The unexpected knock on the door startled us all.
- I always look forward to the sound of a familiar knock on the door.
- He couldn’t help but knock on the door, curiosity getting the best of him.
- The children giggled as they waited to knock on the door for candy.
- She took a deep breath before she decided to knock on the door.
- After a moment of hesitation, he finally knocked on the door.
- I’m going to knock on the door and ask for help.
- He felt relieved to knock on the door and find a friendly face.
- They were unsure whether to knock on the door or just leave.
- She felt a thrill every time she had to knock on the door for a delivery.
- The loud knock on the door made everyone jump.
- I wish I could knock on the door and walk back in time.
- She always tries to knock on the door politely when visiting.
- The suspense built as they prepared to knock on the door of the haunted house.
- He decided to knock on the door, even though he was nervous.
- The knock on the door was a welcome surprise.
- They were ready to knock on the door and introduce themselves.
- I heard a persistent knock on the door, but I was too tired to answer.
- She couldn’t resist the urge to knock on the door after hearing the music inside.
- He felt a sense of adventure as he prepared to knock on the door.
- The knock on the door signaled the start of a new chapter.
- I will always remember the first time I had to knock on the door for a job.
- She practiced what to say before she would knock on the door.
- They were eager to knock on the door and see what was inside.
- The knock on the door interrupted our quiet evening.
- He couldn’t believe he had to knock on the door of his old school.
- She felt a wave of nostalgia as she prepared to knock on the door.
- The unexpected knock on the door changed everything.
- He waited for the right moment to knock on the door.
- After a long day, a simple knock on the door was all it took to brighten her mood.
- They decided to knock on the door and ask for assistance.
- She took a step back and then confidently knocked on the door.