Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that controls access to something, especially a computer system or network.

“The company’s IT department is the gatekeeper of all employee email accounts.”

2. verb

To control access to something, especially a computer system or network.

“The software gatekeeps the user’s personal data, preventing unauthorized access.”

3. noun

A person who decides what information or entertainment to allow or block, especially in a social media context.

“The social media platform’s gatekeeper is responsible for removing hate speech from the site.”