Topic: HOUSEHOLD
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | geat |
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1DH [countable] the part of a fence or outside wall that you can open and close so that you can enter or leave a place [↪ door]: We went through the gate into the orchard. the wrought-iron gates of the palace
We went through the gate into the orchard.the wrought-iron gates of the palace2TTA [countable] the place where you leave an airport building to get on a plane : Air France flight 76 leaves from gate 6A.
Air France flight 76 leaves from gate 6A.3 used with the name of a place or a person to give a name to an event involving dishonest behaviour by a politician or other public official : Irangate
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PIrangate4
a) DS [countable] British English the number of people who go in to see a sports event, especially a football match
b) DS [uncountable] British English also gate money the amount of money that these people pay
