gates

1.1. Entrances in fences and walls

Movable barriers installed in fences or walls to allow or restrict passage into or out of an enclosed area.

Synonyms

• gateways
• wickets
• barriers
• doors
• entrances

Examples

• The gates to the estate were adorned with beautiful wrought iron designs.
• We need to ensure that the gates are locked securely before leaving the property.
• The gates of the amusement park open at 10 a.m. every morning.

Related Words

• fences
• doorways
• portcullises
• hatches
• turnstiles
• enclosures

1.2. Building and property entrances

Large or specialized doors and entrance structures that provide controlled access to buildings, gardens, estates, or other properties.

Synonyms

• doors
• double doors
• Dutch doors
• French doors
• storm doors

Examples

• The mansion's gates were designed to complement its traditional architecture.
• The workers opened the heavy gates to allow the delivery trucks inside.

Related Words

• doorways
• entrances
• exits
• doorframes
• portals
• hatchways

2.1. Passage through a barrier

An opening in a wall, fence, or other structure that allows people or vehicles to pass through.

Synonyms

• passages
• doorways
• gateways
• portals
• openings

Antonyms

• blockades
• barriers
• obstructions

Examples

• Several gates provide access to the historic walled city.
• The guards monitored all gates leading into the restricted compound.

Related Words

• entrances
• exits
• hatchways
• posterns
• access
• egress

2.2. Passenger boarding passages

Designated passageways at airports or transport terminals through which passengers board or leave aircraft and other forms of transportation.

Synonyms

• boarding gates
• passageways
• boarding passages

Examples

• Passengers were asked to proceed to their departure gates.
• The airport announced a change of gates for several international flights.

Related Words

• terminals
• departure lounges
• boarding bridges
• airways
• departure areas

3.1. Controlling liquid or gas flow

Mechanical devices that open, close, or regulate the passage of fluids through pipes, outlets, and other flow systems.

Synonyms

• valves
• cocks
• faucets
• taps
• stopcocks
• spigots

Examples

• The technicians inspected the gates controlling water flow through the pipeline.
• The system uses several gates to regulate the distribution of water.

Related Words

• hydrants
• petcocks
• spouts
• conduits
• pipelines
• waterways

4.1. Digital logic operations

Logic circuits that process binary inputs and produce outputs according to Boolean operations such as AND, OR, and NAND.

Synonyms

• logic gates
• logic circuits
• switching circuits

Examples

• The processor contains millions of logic gates that perform calculations.
• Students learned how AND and OR gates work in digital circuits.

Related Words

• AND gates
• OR gates
• NAND gates
• electronic switches
• Boolean algebra
• digital circuits

4.2. Transistor control terminals

Control terminals in field-effect transistors that regulate the flow of electrical current through the device.

Synonyms

• gate terminals
• control electrodes

Examples

• The voltage applied to the gates controls the current flowing through the transistors.
• The integrated circuit contains several transistor gates.

Related Words

• transistors
• field-effect transistors
• source terminals
• drain terminals
• semiconductors

5.1. Event admission revenue

The money earned from ticket sales at sporting events, concerts, and other public gatherings.

Synonyms

• ticket revenue
• box-office receipts
• admission revenue
• gate receipts

Examples

• The gates from the championship match exceeded the organizers' expectations.
• The club shared its gate receipts with the visiting team.

Related Words

• ticket sales
• box office
• attendance
• admissions
• spectators
• gross revenue

6.1. Gap between bat and pad

An opening between a cricket batsman's bat and protective leg pad that allows the ball to pass through, potentially resulting in a dismissal.

Synonyms

• bat-pad gap
• bat-pad opening

Examples

• The fast bowler sent the ball through the gates between the batsman's bat and pad.
• The batsman was bowled after leaving a wide gap between bat and pad.

Related Words

• cricket
• batsman
• leg pad
• wicket
• bowling
• dismissal

7.1. Separating cell populations

Analytical boundaries used in flow cytometry to distinguish clusters of cells or particles according to their measured characteristics.

Synonyms

• gating boundaries
• classification boundaries

Examples

• The researcher adjusted the gates to distinguish different cell populations on the dot plot.
• Accurate gates are essential for identifying the target cells in flow cytometry.

Related Words

• flow cytometry
• cell populations
• dot plots
• cell sorting
• particle analysis

8.1. Openings in lock mechanisms

Slots or openings in a lock mechanism through which the stump of a bolt passes during operation.

Synonyms

• bolt openings
• lock slots

Examples

• The locksmith inspected the gates inside the lock mechanism.
• The bolt must align correctly with the gates in the lock tumbler.

Related Words

• lock tumbler
• bolt
• stump
• locking mechanism
• keyhole

8.2. Metal casting channels

Channels or openings in a casting mold through which molten metal enters the mold cavity, including the resulting excess metal attached to the casting.

Synonyms

• ingates
• sprues
• sullage pieces

Examples

• The foundry workers removed the gates from the metal castings after cooling.
• The casting design included several gates to distribute molten metal throughout the mold.

Related Words

• casting
• mold
• molten metal
• runners
• risers
• foundry

9.1. Holding film frames in position

Mechanisms that momentarily stop and position individual film frames behind the aperture of a camera or projector.

Synonyms

• film registration mechanisms
• frame positioning mechanisms

Examples

• The projector's gates hold each film frame steady during projection.
• The technician cleaned the gates to ensure proper film positioning.

Related Words

• film projector
• camera
• aperture
• film transport
• shutter
• frame

10.1. Counting with tally marks

Sets of five tally marks used to record quantities, with the fifth stroke drawn diagonally across the first four.

Synonyms

• tally marks
• counting marks

Examples

• The teacher used gates on the board to keep track of the students' votes.
• Each group of gates represented five completed tasks.

Related Words

• tallies
• counting
• record keeping
• numerical notation
• marks

11.1. Routes and pathways

Paths or routes that provide a way for people to travel from one place to another.

Synonyms

• ways
• paths
• passages
• routes
• tracks

Examples

• The old gates connected several villages through the countryside.
• Travelers followed the ancient gates across the mountainous region.

Related Words

• lanes
• walkways
• roads
• trails
• avenues
• thoroughfares

11.2. Streets and historical street names

A historical or regional term associated with streets, particularly as a component of place names in parts of northern England.

Synonyms

• streets
• roads
• thoroughfares

Examples

• Several northern English place names preserve the historical use of gate to mean a street.
• Kirkgate is an example of a street name containing this historical element.

Related Words

• Briggate
• Kirkgate
• street names
• urban routes
• laneways

12.1. Walking style or manner

A person's characteristic manner of walking or moving, referring to the rhythm or style of their steps.

Synonyms

• gaits
• walks
• strides

Examples

• The horse's gates changed as it moved from a walk to a trot.
• The instructor observed the different gates of the horses during training.

Related Words

• pace
• stride
• footsteps
• locomotion
• movement

13.1. Confine animals or objects

To keep animals, people, or objects inside an enclosed space by closing or securing its gate.

Synonyms

• confines
• encloses
• contains
• secures

Antonyms

• releases
• frees
• lets out

Examples

• The farmer gates the livestock inside the pasture every evening.
• The workers gate the animals in a secure enclosure.

Related Words

• restrains
• imprisons
• cages
• pens
• shuts in

14.1. Grounding as punishment

To impose a restriction on someone's social activities or outings as a disciplinary measure.

Synonyms

• grounds
• confines
• restricts
• keeps in

Antonyms

• releases
• allows out
• unbars

Examples

• The parents gate their teenager for a week after repeated rule violations.
• His parents gated him after he returned home past curfew.

Related Words

• punishes
• disciplines
• imposes a curfew
• house restriction

15.1. Activating membrane ion channels

To open ion channels in a cell membrane in response to a stimulus, enabling charged particles to move across the membrane.

Synonyms

• opens
• activates

Antonyms

• closes
• blocks
• inactivates

Examples

• The electrical stimulus gates the ion channels in the cell membrane.
• These proteins gate channels in response to changes in membrane voltage.

Related Words

• ion channels
• membrane potential
• ion transport
• channel activation
• cell signaling

16.1. Installing gates on properties

To equip a property, entrance, or enclosed area with a gate to control access or improve security.

Synonyms

• encloses
• fences
• secures
• bars

Antonyms

• opens
• unbars
• unblocks

Examples

• The owners gate the driveway to improve security.
• The workers gated the garden entrance to prevent unauthorized access.

Related Words

• fencing
• barriers
• entrances
• gateways
• access control

17.1. Controlling image intensifier operation

To selectively activate or deactivate an image intensifier according to operating conditions, often to protect it from excessive light exposure.

Synonyms

• switches
• activates
• deactivates
• controls

Examples

• The system gates the image intensifiers automatically when exposed to excessive light.
• The device gates its intensifier to prevent damage during sudden changes in illumination.

Related Words

• autogating
• image intensifiers
• exposure control
• light sensitivity
• optical devices