gate

/ɡˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈɡeɪt/

Gate

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

a part of an airport or terminal that passengers go through to get on or off a plane, train, or bus

a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs

synonyms : logic gate

total admission receipts at a sports event

to gate

MAIN VERB

supply with a gate

restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment

control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate

Examples

1. The gate closed shortly after the final boarding call.

2. The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden.

3. The children were playing near the park's gate.

4. The entrance to the park is through the main gate.