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Definition gate in British English

gate noun

noun
/ɡeɪt/
1

a door in a fence or wall that you go through to enter or leave a place

Example

He walked through a wooden gate into the field.

Example

Be sure to close the gate to the drive when you leave.

Synonyms and related words
access arch archway
1.1

the entrance to a large public building or place that a lot of people visit

Example

A crowd had gathered at the gates of the palace.

Example

Wait for me outside the school gates.

Synonyms and related words
access arch archway
1.2

the entrance to a sports event or other entertainment where people pay for or show their tickets

Synonyms and related words
access arch archway
2

the place at an airport where people get on a plane

Example

Flight 267 is boarding now from Gate 12.

Synonyms and related words
aerodrome air base airfield
3

the number of people who go to see a sports event or other entertainment

Synonyms and related words
audience box office bums on seats
3.1

the total amount of money collected from people who see a sports event or other entertainment

Definition gate in British English