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Meaning ofgatein English

gate

Pluralgates
Past Tensegated
Participle Verbgating
Third Person Singulargates

Definitions

Noun
1. an opening in a fence or wall; barrier
2. an entrance structure for a house
3. a passage for entering or exiting (e.g. airport)
  The airport gate was crowded with passengers waiting to board.
4. event ticket sales revenue
  The concert's gate was over a million dollars in ticket sales.
5. a movable obstruction
  The farmer closed the gate to prevent the animals from escaping.
6. a passage for transport or trade
  The city's gate controlled the flow of goods and trade.
7. a street name component (indicating location or landmark)
  The address included a gate name to help with navigation.
8. a Scottish or Northern English path
  The hikers followed a gate through the rolling hills.
9. a logical pathway (in computing); switch controls
  The programmer designed a gate to control the data flow.
10. a terminal controlling a transistor (in electronics)
  The engineer installed a gate to regulate the transistor's current.
11. a passage for metal flow; ingate
  The foundry worker monitored the gate to ensure proper metal flow.
12. gap between bat and pad (cricket)
  The cricket player tried to hit the ball through the gate.
13. film frame holder (camera)
  The camera operator used a gate to hold the film frame in place.
14. a line separating particle clusters (in cytometry)
  The researcher analyzed the gate to distinguish between different cell populations.
15. lock mechanism opening; bolt passage
  The new house had a gate with a secure lock mechanism.
Verb
1. to equip with an entrance barrier
  The company will gate the new policy to ensure a smooth transition.
2. to control image exposure (on/off)
  The photographer learned to gate the camera shutter for better control.
3. to control or restrict access; limit entry
  The security team worked to gate the area and prevent unauthorized access.

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