a device resembling a gate in structure or function, in particular.

This strongly favors the hypothesis that the packing deficiencies detected in membrane gates might be functionally important.

a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge.

Andrew drove up to the front gate; the gate was closed, but there was a check-in station.

an electric circuit with an output that depends on the combination of several inputs.

a logic gate

confine (a student) to school or college.

he was gated for the rest of term

the number of people who pay to enter a sports facility, exhibition hall, etc., for any one event.

gate receipts