gatekeeper

noun
UK: /ˈɡeɪtkiːpər/
US: /ˈɡeɪtkiːpər/

  1. A person who controls access to something, like a website or information.

    1. The website's administrator is the gatekeeper of all content.
    2. The editor acted as a gatekeeper, deciding what news was published to the masses.

  2. Someone who decides who gets opportunities or resources.

    1. She is the gatekeeper for new projects in the company.
    2. The hiring manager often becomes the gatekeeper for entry-level positions in large firms.

Synonyms

controller regulator overseer custodian monitor filter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gatekeeper" in English means: A person who controls access to something, like a website or information., Someone who decides who gets opportunities or resources..

The phonetic transcription of "gatekeeper" is /ˈɡeɪtkiːpər/ in British English and /ˈɡeɪtkiːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gatekeeper": controller, regulator, overseer, custodian, monitor, filter.

Example usage of "gatekeeper": "The website's administrator is the gatekeeper of all content.". More examples on the page.