gateway

US /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/
UK /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/
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1.

an opening in a wall or fence that can be closed by a gate

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The old stone gateway led to a beautiful garden.
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They passed through the ornate gateway into the palace grounds.
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2.

a means of access or a point of entry to something larger or more significant

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This city is often called the gateway to the West.
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Education is the gateway to opportunity.
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3.

a device that connects two different computer networks or systems, especially a router or server

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The network gateway filters traffic between the local network and the internet.
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You need to configure the default gateway settings for your router.
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