English Dictionary

gate

/ɡeɪt/

verb

(transitive) To keep something inside by means of a closed gate. / (transitive) To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.

The security guard will gate the entrance.

意味（1）

(transitive) To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.

意味（2）

(transitive) To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.

“I’ve missed two lectures already,” remarked Maurice, who was breakfasting in his pyjamas.

“I’ve missed two lectures already,” remarked Maurice, who was breakfasting in his pyjamas. “Cut them all — he’ll only gate you.”

意味（3）

(transitive, biochemistry) To open a closed ion channel.

意味（4）

(transitive) To furnish with a gate.

意味（5）

(transitive) To turn (an image intensifier) on and off selectively as needed, or to avoid damage from excessive light exposure. See autogating.