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As far as I’m aware, it just refers to a male adult who is upright on his feet near an opening between one space and another that probably includes a solid divider that can be either opened or shut. A man standing by a door.
Without knowing the context, the literal interpretation seems to me the best one. However, depending on the context, the various elements of this sentence could take on more nuanced or symbolic significance. For example…
“That man” refers to a specific man who is not named. Is the narrator nearby, pointing him out? Referencing a particular person in a particular past event? Is his identity or name known? If it is, why does the narrator refrain from naming or otherwise identifying him as anything other than a man by a door? Is there some stigma associated with him?
“Standing” implies waiting. Why is the man waiting? Is he waiting for someone? For something to happen? For a particular time? Is he trying to decide whether or not to take action? Is he procrastinating or delaying? Is he busy doing something?
“By” in this phrase means “near,” though exactly how near is not specified. The man is not in the doorway—he is not using the door—but waiting somewhere close to it, perhaps next to it.
“The door” is a specific door that is not identified by anything except its nearness to “that man.” Is it the only door? Does this door have other notable associations that would call attention to it in some way? Is it a main entrance or a back door? Is it open or shut? Locked? Are other people using the door? Is it actually a literal door, or perhaps a metaphorical one? (Or a literal door with metaphorical implications?) A door could be a symbol for opportunity (a current opportunity if the door is open or an unavailable opportunity if it is closed), transition, entering or departing, a beginning or end, the threshold between two things, etc.
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