Definitions

1. verb

to control or regulate access to information, opinions, or experiences; to act as a guardian of cultural or social norms.

“She gatekept the party by only inviting people she had known for years.”

2. noun

a person who controls or regulates access to information, opinions, or experiences; a guardian of cultural or social norms.

“The social media influencer was accused of gatekeeping by excluding certain communities from her online discussions.”