Definition of gate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
entrancestructure like a door at an entrance
- The garden gate was painted green.
2.
architectureopening in a fence or wall
- The gate in the wall was locked.
3.
technologyTECH. logical circuit with inputs and one outputTECH.
- The AND gate processed the signals efficiently.
4.
aviationplace in an airport for boarding planes
- We waited at the gate for our flight.
5.
revenueDated US total money from ticket salesDated US
- The match's gate was over $1 million.
6.
attendanceDated total number of attendees at an eventDated
- The concert had a gate of 10,000 people.
7.
metalworkingTECH. channel for pouring metal into a mouldTECH.
- The molten metal flowed through the gate.
Verb
1.
installationfurnish with a gate
- They gated the entrance to the garden.
2.
flow controlTECH. control passage by opening or closing a barrier or valveTECH.
- They gate the canal to prevent flooding.
3.
punishmentUK punish by not allowing to go outUK
- She was gated for breaking curfew.
Images of gate
structure like a door at an entrance 
opening in a fence or wall 
place in an airport for boarding planes
Expressions with gate
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state of ultimate happiness or peace
She felt like she was at heaven's gate.
money collected from tickets sold at the entrance of an event
The gate money from the concert was donated to charity..
immediately at the start of something
She was successful out of the gate.
extremely unpleasant or dangerous place
The battlefield was a gate of hell for the soldiers.
location in a terminal for arriving passengers
The arrival gate was crowded with waiting families.
gate at the rear of a property
She left through the back gate to avoid traffic.
area in airport where passengers wait to board planes
Passengers should arrive at the boarding gate 30 minutes early.
gate where passengers board their flight
Passengers waited at the departure gate for boarding.
main entrance gate of a school or park
The students gathered at the front gate before the trip.
decorative gate in a garden
The garden gate was covered in ivy.
person who watches over a gate
The gate guard checked everyone's ID before allowing entry.
barrier where tickets are checked at an entrance
He passed through the ticket gate to enter the subway station..
barrier that blocks entry to a dangerous place for protection
We installed a safety gate at the top of the stairs.
beginning or initial stage of a process
The project is still at the starting gate.
attended without invitation or permission
They were caught at the gate-crashed party.
money made from selling event tickets
The gate receipts for the concert were impressive.
barrier used to control water flow in a canal
The lock gate was opened to allow the boat to pass through.
occupy a strategic position of power or defense
The leader stood in the gate during negotiations.
gate blocking access to an alley
The alley gate was locked to prevent unauthorized entry.
barrier arm controlling vehicle access
The boom gate blocked the entrance to the parking lot.
wooden gate with five horizontal bars used on farms
The farmer closed the five-bar gate behind him.
mechanism controlling release of large amounts of something
The announcement opened the sluice gate of public opinion.
with great force and energy, often without careful thought
He rushed like a bull at a gate into the meeting.
gate designed for cars to pass through
The car gate opened automatically as we approached.
Origin of gate
Old English, geat (opening)
Terms with gate included in their meaning
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doorway
door or gate that allows entry
door fastening
device that secures a door or gate
secondary access
secondary door or gate aside from the main entrance
access point
doorway or gate that allows access to a place
aviation
procedure of moving an aircraft from the gate
transportation
physical gate where road tolls are collected
water control
artificial passage for water with a gate
water management
water gate or floodgate
gate
not secured by a latch
engineering
fit a gate into a channel to control water flow
architecture
small door or gate beside a larger one
college
room near college gate used as mailroom
structure
post where a gate is attached to swing
access control
rotating gate controlling entry, sometimes counting people passing through
aviation
duration from gate departure to arrival
history
building near castle gate for porters
water control
gate controlling water flow in rivers
fortification
outwork protecting a gate or bridge
abr: carabiner
metal loop with a spring gate for clipping things
aviation
time from aircraft door closing to opening at gate
marine
gate blocking water from a dry dock
climbing gear
metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used in climbing
climbing
metal loop with a spring-loaded gate
door fastening
type of hook used to secure a door or gate
Examples of gate in a sentence
We waited by the gate for the tour to start. The garden gate was painted green. He opened the gate to let the dog out. The OR gate failed to produce the correct output. Engineers tested the new gate for efficiency. The gate was crowded with passengers waiting to board.
She checked the departure board to find her gate. The concert's gate exceeded expectations. High ticket prices boosted the gate. The gate for the match was surprisingly low. They expected a larger gate for the festival. The gate was clogged, halting production. Engineers inspected the gate for any blockages. The city gated the playground after dark. They plan to gate the private road. They gated the reservoir at dawn. Engineers gated the pipeline to start repairs. He was gated for the entire weekend. The students were gated after the incident.
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- French:portail, munir d'un portail, ...
- German:Tor, mit einem Tor versehen, ...
- Italian:cancello, dotare di un cancello, ...
- Spanish:puerta, poner una verja a, ...
- Portuguese:portão, vedar, ...
- Chinese:大门, 安装大门, ...
- Japanese:門, 門を設ける, ...
- Arabic:بَوَّابَة, زَوَّدَ بِبَوَّابَة, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁעַר, לְגַדֵּר, ...
- Russian:ворота, оборудовать воротами, ...
- Ukrainian:ворота, обладнувати воротами, ...
- Hindi:फाटक, फाटक लगाना, ...
Definition of GATE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: gifted and talented educationTECH. US program for smart and talented kidsTECH. US
- He joined the GATE program to learn more.
Abbreviation
abr: Graduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringTECH. UK test for engineering students to enter graduate programsTECH. UK
- He studied hard for the GATE.
Origin of GATE
Old Norse gata (road)
Examples of GATE in a sentence
Parents were thrilled when their daughter was accepted into the GATE program. She hopes to clear the GATE this year. Many top colleges require a good GATE score.
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- French:EIP, GATE, ...
- German:Begabtenförderung, GATE, ...
- Italian:programma per alunni plusdotati e talentuosi, esame di ammissione post-laurea in ingegneria, ...
- Spanish:GATE, examen de aptitud para posgrado en ingeniería, ...
- Portuguese:programa para alunos sobredotados e talentosos, GATE, ...
- Chinese:天才与资优教育, 工程研究生入学考试, ...
- Japanese:ギフテッド教育, GATE, ...
- Arabic:برنامج الموهوبين والمتفوقين, اختبار القبول للدراسات العليا في الهندسة, ...
- Hebrew:תָּכְנִית לִמְחוֹנָנִים וּמִצְטַיְּנִים, גֵייט, ...
- Russian:GATE, тест для поступления в аспирантуру по инженерным специальностям, ...
- Ukrainian:освіта для обдарованих і талановитих дітей, тест на інженерну придатність для вступу до магістратури, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिभाशाली और मेधावी बच्चों के लिए शिक्षा कार्यक्रम, गेट, ...
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