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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Nipsa general secretary Carmel Gates said the strike was "a result of the fact that the management side from years ago introduced a new and very complex salary structure".

From BBC

When I run into old friends, they’re like, “I read that you just did the Gates wedding?”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s hard to compare ancient kings, Astor, Carnegie External link, Rockefeller, and Gates to Musk.

From Barron's

Despite missing 23 of his 32 attempts at doubles in the match, he was a comfortable winner and will face either Nathan Aspinall or Leonard Gates in the last 32.

From BBC

Neither player managed to win consecutive sets as Gates went on to win 3-2, with one leg in the fourth set won by Mansell in 33 darts.

From BBC