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Explanation of how to turn a door handle and push or pull a door to open it.

1. Stand in front of the door you want to open.
2. Grasp the door's knob or handle firmly with one hand.
3. If it's a round knob, rotate it clockwise (to the right) until you feel the latch release. If it's a lever handle, push it down.
4. While holding the knob or handle turned, push or pull the door to open it (depending on which way the door swings).
5. Continue pushing or pulling until the doorway is clear for you to walk through.