[count] 1 : a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door ▪ The car drove through the gate and up the long driveway. ▪ The prison gates are always guarded. ; also : the movable part itself ▪ He pushed the gate open. —see also pearly gates, starting gate
2 : a device that can be opened and closed to control the flow of water or other liquids ▪ the canal gates
3 : an area at an airport where passengers arrive and leave ▪ When she got off the plane, her mother was waiting for her at the gate. ▪ Flight 213 is now boarding at Gate 6.
4 a : the number of people who buy tickets for a sports event ▪ The game drew/attracted a large gate. b : the amount of money received from selling tickets to a sports event ▪ A portion of the gate for today's game will be donated to charity.