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Gate
01
the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place
Examples
She waited for him outside the school gate.
The children were playing near the park 's gate.
02
a part of an airport or terminal that passengers go through to get on or off a plane, train, or bus
Examples
He read a book while waiting at the gate for his flight.
The flight was delayed, so they had to spend a few hours at the gate.
03
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
04
total admission receipts at a sports event
to gate
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supply with a gate
02
restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
03
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
