Gateway ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gateway ( noun )

1. A means of access or entry to a place.
2. A point of transition or starting point for further development.
3. A device or software that provides access to the internet or other computer networks.
4. An airport, seaport, or border crossing at which customs, immigration, and other inspections are carried out.

Origin:

From middle english gatewey, gateweie, from old norse gata-vegr, from gata 'street, path' + vegr 'way'.

Examples:

1. The city was a gateway to the west.
2. Learning a new language can be a gateway to new opportunities.
3. A modem is often used as a gateway between a local area network and the internet.
4. The airport served as a gateway for people travelling between the two countries.
5. The customs checkpoint at the gateway was very strict about carrying liquids in hand luggage.

(As a verb)

Gateway ( verb )

1. A means of access or entry to a place.
2. A point of transition or starting point for further development.
3. A device or software that provides access to the internet or other computer networks.
4. An airport, seaport, or border crossing at which customs, immigration, and other inspections are carried out.

Origin:

From middle english gatewey, gateweie, from old norse gata-vegr, from gata 'street, path' + vegr 'way'.

Examples:

1. The city was a gateway to the west.
2. Learning a new language can be a gateway to new opportunities.
3. A modem is often used as a gateway between a local area network and the internet.
4. The airport served as a gateway for people travelling between the two countries.
5. The customs checkpoint at the gateway was very strict about carrying liquids in hand luggage.