gates

[geyts] / geɪts /

NOUN

movable barrier at entrance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar door doorway exit fence port

STRONG

access conduit egress gateway issue lock opening passage portal portcullis slammer turnstile way weir

WEAK

revolving door

Example Sentences

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Now it has become a gateway port, with incoming containers leaving the port by truck, passing through gates and customs and reaching warehouses, factories or shops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The competition crisis in our skies and on our roads can be solved only by opening the gates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Thousands of jubilant supporters celebrated at the gates of her house, where she addressed the crowd calling for unity in Myanmar.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

That would open up precious airport slots, gates and routes, and could create opportunities for other carriers to expand.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Ella heard Brigit gasp as she saw the gates to the Underworld towering behind them and their gargantuan deathbulls keeping watch on the line of those waiting for a ticket to enter.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton