Gate
Noun, Verb
UK
/ɡeɪt/
US
/ɡeɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A door or barrier that controls entry to a place.
(v) : To close off or restrict entry.
(v) : To close off or restrict entry.
Example
"(n) : The gate was locked at night."
"(n) : The children ran through the garden gate laughing and playing in the yard."
"(v) : The school gated the entrance during lunch hours for better security."
Explanation
A gate is a movable barrier or door that allows people or vehicles to enter or leave a place. For example, he opened the gate to let the dog in. Gates are usually part of fences, gardens, or entrances. As a verb, to gate means to block or control entry. For example, the school gated the students for safety. Gates can be large metal ones at airports, or small wooden ones in gardens, and they help with security and access.