We hope that these talks will be a 'doorway' to peace. [=will lead to peace]
He stood in the 'doorway', wondering if he should go in.
Homeless people sleep in the 'doorways' of the shops.
(..) Why don't you say anything? Go show them how he threw you. I was so sick I didn't know what happened to me. Look, I'll stand in her place. You in the doorway and push me as hard as you want. I'm saying it's not possible to fall there. Of course you won't fall. A pregnant woman falls easily. (..)2011 A Separation