ajar Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite slightly open
    • the door was ajar

WordNet

A*jar" adverb
Etymology
OE. on char ajar, on the turn; AS. cerr, cyrr, turn, akin to G. kehren to turn, and to D. akerre. See Char.
Definitions
  1. Slightly turned or opened; as, the door was standing ajar.
A*jar" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a- + jar.
Definitions
  1. In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with the world.

Webster 1913