doordeweerstand

Doordeweerstand is not a widely standardized term in Dutch, but it is used in some texts as a neologism that denotes resistance encountered when something moves through a boundary, barrier, or transitional phase. Because it is not part of a fixed technical vocabulary, its exact meaning varies by context and author.

Etymology and sense-making: The word combines door, meaning through or across, with weerstand, meaning resistance. In this sense the term can function as a metaphor for obstacles that must be overcome to pass from one state to another, whether in physical movement, signal transmission, or organizational change.

Possible interpretations:

- Mechanical and physical sense: doordeweerstand can refer to the resistance a door encounters during opening or closing, including friction in hinges, air flow, and mounting wear. It may be discussed in studies of door mechanisms, upholstery, or building design as a factor in actuation force or energy efficiency.

- Electrical or material sense: the term can be used metaphorically to describe the effective resistance that a system presents to a signal or matter passing through a boundary, such as a junction or interface.

- Social and organizational sense: it can describe barriers to change, such as institutional inertia or cultural resistance that impede the passage of policies, procedures, or innovations.

See also: Resistance (physics), Friction, Torque, Door closer, Change management.

Notes: Because doordeweerstand is not a standard term, precise usage should be defined in context, with explicit definitions and, if possible, measurements specific to the field.