gates
Pronunciation: [ɡeɪts]
Word
Context: "objects to enter or leave"
(noun) gates are large doors or openings that you go through to enter or leave a place like a garden, park, or building. They can be made of wood, metal, or other materials.
Example
The garden gates are beautifully painted and swing open easily.
Example
The gates were locked, so we couldn't enter the park.
Example
Can you open the gates so we can go inside?
Context: "transportation"
(noun) gates can also refer to areas in an airport or train station where passengers wait to board their flight or train. It's where you go to get on your trip.
Example
Our flight departs from gate 15, so we should head there now.
Example
The announcement said that gate 9 is closed, and we have to walk to a different one.
Example
Which gate do we need to go to for our flight?
Context: "control access"
(verb) to gate means to control or limit who can enter or leave a place. It's like deciding who can go through the gate or not.
Example
The security team will gate the entrance to keep everyone safe.
Example
They didn’t gate the area properly, and many people rushed in without permission.
Example
Who is responsible for gating the event?
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