gateway

A noun referring to an entrance or opening that can be closed by a gate, or figuratively, a means of access to something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вход или проём, который можно закрыть воротами, или, в переносном смысле, средство доступа к чему-либо.esSustantivo que designa una entrada o abertura que puede cerrarse con una puerta o verja, o, en sentido figurado, un medio de acceso a algo.frNom désignant une entrée ou une ouverture fermée par une porte, ou, au sens figuré, un moyen d'accès à quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das einen Eingang oder eine Öffnung bezeichnet, die mit einem Tor verschlossen werden kann, oder im übertragenen Sinn ein Mittel für den Zugang zu etwas.ptSubstantivo que designa uma abertura ou passagem que pode ser fechada por um portão, ou, em sentido figurado, um meio de acesso a algo.zh名词，指可以关闭的大门或通道，也指进入某事物的途径或方法。arاسم يدل على مدخل أو فتحة يمكن إغلاقها ببوابة، أو بمعنى مجازي وسيلة للوصول إلى شيء ما.

1. Physical entrance A2 formal

   An opening or entrance that can be closed by a gate.

   • The gateway to the castle was heavily guarded.
   • They walked through the stone gateway into the garden.
   • The old wooden gateway creaked as it opened.

   ruВоротаesEntrada físicafrEntrée fermée par une grille ou un portaildeTorptPortãozh大门arبوابة

   المرادفات: accessdoordoorwayentranceentrygateopeningpassageportalthreshold

2. Access point B1 formal

   A means of accessing or entering a place, system, or situation.

   • The internet is a gateway to global information.
   • Education is often seen as a gateway to a better future.
   • This port serves as a gateway for trade with Asia.

   ruВходespuerta de accesofrpasserelledeZugangptEntradazh入口arمدخل

   المرادفات: accessdoorentranceentryopeningportal

3. Network device B2 formal IT

   A device or software that connects two different networks, allowing data to pass between them.

   • The router acts as a gateway between the local network and the internet.
   • Configure the gateway settings to enable internet access.
   • A secure gateway protects the network from unauthorized access.

   ruШлюзesPasarela de redfrPasserelle réseaudeGatewayptGatewayzh网关arبوابة الشبكة

   المرادفات: bridgerouter

• gateways plural form
• gateways' possessive plural form
• gateway's possessive singular form