gateway

noun
UK: /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/
US: /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

  1. An opening that can be closed by a gate.

    1. The gateway led to a beautiful garden.
    2. Security carefully monitored the gateway to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.

  2. A means of access or entry to something.

    1. This app is a gateway to a new world.
    2. Education serves as a gateway to better opportunities and career advancement.

  3. A device that connects networks using different protocols.

    1. The gateway allows communication between devices.
    2. Our network uses a specialized gateway to interface with the legacy system.

Synonyms

entrance portal access doorway

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gateway" in English means: An opening that can be closed by a gate., A means of access or entry to something., A device that connects networks using different protocols..

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

Synonyms for "gateway": entrance, portal, access, doorway.

Example usage of "gateway": "The gateway led to a beautiful garden.". More examples on the page.