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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But he ended up having to send his brother through the security gates at Manchester Airport on his own when his visa status switched from "approved" to "pending" and finally to "travel not authorised".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gameway calls them wranglers because they are trained to lasso curious travelers heading for their gates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Behind gates on a rare flat lot in Mount Olympus, this private retreat captures unobstructed panoramic views that stretch from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean,” the listing crowed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Galaxy stock flew out of the gates Monday and continued to build momentum through the afternoon, climbing 25%.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I savor a deep breath as I walk the gentle slope to the gates of the Park.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin