gatekeeper

• Personne qui contrôle l'accès à quelque chose ou garde une entrée, souvent pour filtrer qui peut entrer ou passer.

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

1. Person controlling accessB2formal

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

   Personne qui contrôle l'accès

   • 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.

   Synonymesbouncercontrollercustodiandoorkeeperguardportersentinelwatchdog

2. Person guarding an entranceB1formal

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

   Gardien d'entrée

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoorkeeperdoormanguardportersentrywatchman