Trapdoor dream meaning is explained below using 3 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. An unpleasant yet astounding surprise.

2. Use caution to avoid snap decisions in sudden, difficult circumstances.

3. An urge or desire to avoid or escape certain conflicts or encounters, often wisely.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 2 — Klaus Vollmar

In contrast to Parachute, this is unpleasant Falling, as in Abyss, and particularly as in Shooting.

See Hiding Place, but this image also accesses layers of your character.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 3 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

An astounding revelation is likely to follow a dream featuring a trapdoor.

Don’t get panicked into a hasty decision you may later regret Play it coot

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett