Gates — synonyms, definition

1. Gates (Noun)

3 synonyms

Bill Gates William Henry Gates logic gate*

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Gates (Noun) — United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955).

Gates (Noun) — A movable barrier in a fence or wall.

Gates (Noun) — A computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs.

Gates (Noun) — Total admission receipts at a sports event.

Gates (Noun) — Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.

9 types of

computer circuit* computer scientist enterpriser entrepreneur grosses movable barrier* passageways receiptses revenues

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flexible joint hinge lock

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air terminal* airport terminal*

2. Gates (Verb)

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Gates (Verb) — (architecture) supply with a gate. ex. "The house was gated"

Gates (Verb) — Control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate.

Gates (Verb) — Restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment.

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