gateway

• Nom désignant une entrée ou une ouverture fermée par une porte, ou, au sens figuré, un moyen d'accès à quelque chose.

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

1. Physical entranceA2formal

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

   Entrée fermée par une grille ou un portail

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccessdoordoorwayentranceentrygateopeningpassageportalthreshold

2. Access pointB1formal

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

   passerelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccessdoorentranceentryopeningportal

3. Network deviceB2formalIT

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

   Passerelle réseau

   • 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.

   Synonymesbridgerouter