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gate

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡeɪ̯t/]

Word

Learn how to use gate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “entrance”

(noun) a barrier that can be opened to allow entry or exit, often found at the entrance of a fenced area like a garden or a driveway

Example

The gate to the park was open, inviting visitors to come in.

Example

Make sure to close the gate behind you so the dog doesn't escape.

Example

Can you open the gate for the delivery truck?

Context: “air travel”

(noun) the place at an airport where passengers wait and then get on their plane. Each gate has a number, like Gate 12, and your boarding pass tells you which one to go to.

Example

Our flight leaves from Gate 12, so we are walking there now.

Example

We didn't hear the announcement that our gate had changed.

Example

Which gate does the flight to London leave from?

How to pronounce gate

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡeɪ̯t/]

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Lessons with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    Waiting for your flight

    Read the departure screens, find your gate and understand delays: English words for the waiting area and boarding, with audio.

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