gateway

noun

A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.

Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.

A passage that can be closed by use of a gate.

A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.

(computing, networking, telecommunications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

(attributive) Any thing or area of interest that tends to lead to deeper involvement.

verb

(transitive, digital communications) To make available using a gateway, or access point.

Synonyms for gateway

gaten portaln doorwayn doorn tollgaten propylaeum posternn

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