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Vocabulary Entry
gates
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A structure that closes or opens an entrance, usually consisting of a frame with a movable barrier.
Example Sentences
"The gate to the park was locked at sunset."
"She pushed open the heavy wooden gate."
"Please close the gate behind you."
V
verb
To provide with a gate or to secure with a gate.
Example Sentences
"They decided to gate the entrance of the garden."
"The property was gated for extra security."
"She will gate the area to keep the children safe."