gatekeeper

A noun referring to a person who controls access to something or who guards an entrance.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который контролирует доступ к чему-либо или охраняет вход.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que controla el acceso a algo o que vigila la entrada, también usado en sentido figurado para quien decide qué información o personas pasan.frPersonne qui contrôle l'accès à quelque chose ou garde une entrée, souvent pour filtrer qui peut entrer ou passer.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die den Zugang zu etwas kontrolliert oder einen Eingang bewacht. Es kann sowohl wörtlich einen Pförtner oder Türsteher als auch übertragen eine Person meinen, die darüber entscheidet, wer Zugang zu Informationen, Ressourcen oder Gruppen erhält.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que controla o acesso a um lugar, organização ou informação, ou que guarda uma entrada.zh指控制进入或接触某事物的人，也指看守大门的人。arاسم يدل على الشخص الذي يتحكم في الوصول إلى مكان أو شخص أو شيء ما، أو يحرس المدخل ويقوم بتنظيم الدخول والخروج.

1. Person controlling access B2 formal

   An individual who decides who is allowed to have access to something, such as information, resources, or opportunities.

   • The editor acts as a gatekeeper for which articles get published.
   • In many industries, managers serve as gatekeepers for career advancement.
   • The committee is the gatekeeper for research funding.

   ruКонтролёр доступаesguardián de accesofrPersonne qui contrôle l'accèsdeTorwächterptControlador de acessozh把关人arحارس البوابة

   Synonyms: bouncercontrollercustodiandoorkeeperguardportersentinelwatchdog

2. Person guarding an entrance B1 formal

   A person who monitors and controls entry to a building, event, or area.

   • The gatekeeper checked everyone's tickets at the stadium entrance.
   • A stern gatekeeper stood at the door of the exclusive club.
   • The gatekeeper refused entry to anyone without a valid pass.

   ruПривратникesGuardián de accesofrGardien d'entréedePförtnerptPorteirozh门卫arبوّاب

   Synonyms: doorkeeperdoormanguardportersentrywatchman

• gatekeepers plural form
• gatekeepers' possessive plural form
• gatekeeper's possessive singular form