Meaning of the word gate in English

What does gate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gate

US /ɡeɪt/

UK /ɡeɪt/

a barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened or shut to allow passage

Example:

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Please close the gate behind you.

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The children ran through the open gate.

Synonym:

door entrance barrier portal wicket

a movable barrier at an airport where passengers board or leave an aircraft

Example:

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Our flight departs from Gate 23.

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Please proceed to Gate 15 for boarding.

to provide (a transistor or other electronic device) with a gate voltage

Example:

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The engineer will gate the signal to control the flow.

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The circuit is designed to gate the current at specific intervals.

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