gateway

/ˈɡætwɪ/ or /ˈɡætweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure, typically of monumental architecture, that forms the entrance to a city, town, or other place

“The ancient gateway to the city served as a symbol of its power and grandeur.”

2. noun

A point of entry, especially to a computer system or a network

“The IT department worked on securing the gateway to the company’s database.”

3. noun

A transition point or a stage in a process

“The new software update marked a gateway to improved performance and efficiency.”

4. verb

To serve as a gateway or entrance

“The new hotel will gateway to the city’s business district.”

5. verb

To connect or link, especially to a computer system or network

“The new router will gateway the company’s network to the internet.”

6. verb

To provide a transition or passage to something

“The new policy will gateway employees to further training and development opportunities.”

Synonyms

  • entrance
  • portal
  • threshold

Antonyms

  • departure
  • exit