gateway
gb/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ/ us/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ/
A2
Englisch
~ 3700
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
A2
entity
1
An opening or structure for entry
A way into a place, like a door or gate.
Verwendungsmuster:
a gateway to [a place]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gateway' with 'gate'; 'gateway' often refers to the whole structure or passage, not just the movable barrier.
Synonyme
entrance (More general term for a way into a place.)
Antonyme
exit (The way out of a place, opposite of entrance.)
Wortverbindungen
stone gateway
|main gateway
|gateway to the city
|ancient gateway
Themen
architecture
|travel
|daily_life
|housing
Beispiele
- We walked through the old stone gateway into the castle grounds.
- The gateway to the park is decorated with flowers.
- Security guards stood at the main gateway to the facility.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We went through the gateway into the garden.
- There is a big gateway at the front of the building.
- The gateway leads to a small street.
Nomen
B1
entity
2
A means of access or entry into something non-physical
Something that helps you start doing or getting something.
Verwendungsmuster:
a gateway to [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use 'gate' instead of 'gateway' in figurative contexts; 'gateway' is more common for metaphorical use.
Synonyme
pathway (Metaphorical term for a route to something, often used in education or careers.)
Antonyme
barrier (Something that blocks or prevents access to an opportunity.)
Wortverbindungen
gateway to success
|gateway to higher education
|gateway to new markets
Themen
education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Learning English can be a gateway to better job opportunities.
- The internship served as a gateway to a full-time position.
- This program is your gateway to studying abroad.
Beispiele für Lernende
- English is a gateway to many jobs.
- This class is a gateway to university.
- The club is a gateway to meeting new friends.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
3
Device linking different networks
A device or program that connects two computer networks.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'gateway' with 'router'; while related, they are not identical in networking contexts.
Synonyme
router (A similar device, though routers specifically direct traffic; gateways can perform broader protocol conversions.)
Antonyme
firewall (A network security system that blocks certain connections rather than enabling them.)
Wortverbindungen
internet gateway
|email gateway
|network gateway
Themen
technology
|computing
|communication
Beispiele
- The company installed a new gateway to connect its internal network with the internet.
- An email gateway filters spam before it reaches your inbox.
- The IoT devices communicate through a secure gateway.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The gateway connects our office to the internet.
- We use a gateway for email security.
- The network has one main gateway.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
4
Software interface for connecting systems
A part of software that lets two programs talk to each other.
Synonyme
interface (A shared boundary where systems meet and interact; 'gateway' often implies controlled access.)
Antonyme
blocker (Something in software that stops communication between systems.)
Wortverbindungen
payment gateway
|API gateway
Themen
technology
|computing
|communication
Beispiele
- The payment gateway processes transactions securely.
- An API gateway manages requests between clients and services.
- Developers configured the gateway for faster data exchange.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We use a payment gateway for online sales.
- An API gateway connects our apps.
- The gateway sends data between programs.
Grammatik
Grundform
gateway
IPA
GB/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ/
US/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ/
Silben & Betonung
gate - way (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (gate)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: gateway
- Plural: gateways
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
gateway city
1/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ sˈɪti/
fixed phrase
City serving as entry point
A city where people often enter a country or area from outside.
Beispiele
- Chicago is considered a major gateway city for travelers entering the Midwest.
- Hong Kong has long been a gateway city for trade with China.
gateway drug
1/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ dɹˈʌɡ/
fixed phrase
Initial drug leading to others
A drug that makes someone more likely to try stronger drugs later.
Beispiele
- Some experts consider marijuana a potential gateway drug.
- Cigarettes are sometimes called a gateway drug for teenagers.
gateway to success
1/ɡˈeɪtwˌeɪ tə səksˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Means of achieving success
Something that helps you become successful.
Beispiele
- Education is often seen as the gateway to success.
- Hard work and persistence can be your gateway to success.