gate
Meaning: A movable barrier in a wall, fence, or entrance; a departure point at an airport
A gate is a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge. At airports, gates are designated areas where passengers board aircraft. The word can also refer to the number of people attending an event or the total admission money collected. As a suffix '-gate,' it denotes a scandal.
Examples
- Please close the gate behind you. 请随手关上大门。Por favor, cierre la puerta al salir.後ろの門を閉めてください。뒤의 문을 닫아 주세요.
- Flight BA245 is now boarding at gate 14. BA245航班现在在14号登机口登机。El vuelo BA245 está embarcando ahora en la puerta 14.BA245便は現在14番ゲートで搭乗中です。BA245편은 현재 14번 게이트에서 탑승 중입니다.
- The match had a gate of over fifty thousand. 这场比赛的观众人数超过五万人。El partido tuvo una asistencia de más de cincuenta mil personas.その試合は5万人以上の観客を集めました。그 경기는 5만 명 이상의 관중을 모았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'geat' meaning 'an opening, a passage', from Proto-Germanic 'gatan'. Related to Old Norse 'gat' (opening, passage). The suffix '-gate' for political scandals comes from the Watergate scandal of 1972.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
The suffix '-gate' meaning 'scandal' comes from Watergate, the 1970s American political scandal named after the Watergate Hotel. Since then, adding '-gate' to any word instantly suggests a controversy or cover-up, from 'Deflategate' to 'Partygate.'
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