gate

The word “gate” means a movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance. In plain terms, a barrier that opens and closes an entrance, or (by extension) an airport boarding point or a way of controlling access.

“Gate” is pronounced GAYT (/ˈɡeɪ̯t/ in IPA).

Here is “gate” used in a sentence: “She latched the garden gate behind her.”

Depending on how it is used, “gate” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “gate” comes from Old English. From Old English geat ("opening, gap"), related to Old Norse and Dutch words for "hole.".

“Gate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Gate” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or entrance.

A door is a solid barrier that closes the entrance to a building or room. A gate is usually an outdoor barrier set in a wall, fence, or hedge, giving access to a garden, field, or yard. Gates are often open in design, such as bars or railings, while doors are typically solid.

Gates come in many forms. Common ones include swing gates that pivot on hinges, sliding gates that roll sideways, garden and farm gates, and security or automatic gates. The word also names other things, such as an airport departure gate or a starting gate in horse racing.

A gate controls access through an opening in a barrier. It lets people, vehicles, or animals pass when open and blocks them when closed. Gates provide security, keep livestock or pets contained, mark a boundary or entrance, and manage the flow of people in places like stadiums and airports.