Vocabulary Entry

turnstile

|noun • verb

noun

A gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms that allows one person to pass at a time, typically used for entry control.

Example Sentences

"The turnstile at the subway station clicked as I entered."

"She swiped her card at the turnstile to gain access to the concert."

"The security guard monitored the turnstile to ensure no one entered without a ticket."

verb

Example Sentences

"He turned the handle to turnstile his way into the amusement park."

"When you turnstile through the entrance, be sure to have your ticket ready."

"I watched her turnstile as she navigated the busy entrance."