doorstepping
nounUK /ˈdɔː.step.ɪŋ/
US /ˈdɔːr.step.ɪŋ/
Going to someone's house to ask them questions.
The reporter did some doorstepping to get the story.
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2. Waiting outside someone's home to talk to them or take pictures.
Photographers were doorstepping the actor all week.
3. The act of going from door to door to sell things or ask for support.
Doorstepping for the charity raised a lot of money.
4. Approaching someone directly and unexpectedly to ask for something.
His doorstepping of the manager got him a quick answer.