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Gate (Noun)

Meaning 1

Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Meaning 2

A movable barrier in a fence or wall.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The old wooden gate creaked as it swung open.
  • She pushed the gate shut behind her and locked it.
  • The rusty gate had been broken for months and needed to be replaced.
  • He leaned against the gate, watching the cows graze in the field.
  • The iron gate at the entrance to the mansion was adorned with intricate designs.

Hyponyms

  • Tailboard
  • Wicket Door
  • Tollbar
  • Wicket Gate
  • Lichgate

Related Words

  • Gate (verb)

Meaning 3

A computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The logic gate received three binary inputs and produced a single output based on their combination.
  • The microprocessor used a series of AND gates to filter out unauthorized access attempts.
  • A NOR gate was used to implement the reset function in the circuit design.
  • The electronic device utilized a combination of OR and AND gates to process user input.
  • In computer science, a gate is a fundamental element of digital circuits that enables complex operations.

Synonyms

  • Logic Gate

Hyponyms

  • AND Gate
  • NAND Gate
  • OR Gate
  • XOR Gate
  • XOR Circuit

Meaning 4

Total admission receipts at a sports event.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Hypernyms

  • Revenue
  • Receipts
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