Hanging a door is universally referred to as swinging it. This process involves aligning the hinges, setting the clearance gaps, and ensuring the door operates smoothly without binding or sagging. Carpenters check the swing to confirm the door stays in place when left partially open, rather than drifting due to an out-of-plumb frame.
Heard on the job
We need to swing all the passage doors on the second floor before the painters get here.
Insider tip
A properly swung door will stay exactly where you leave it. If it ghosts open or closed, the hinge jamb is out of plumb.
Also heard as
- hang