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gateway

[ˈɡeɪtweɪ]
nounpl: gateways
portão; portal; entrada
1. A structure forming an entrance or exit, typically with a gate
The gateway to the castle was heavily guarded.
O portão do castelo era fortemente guardado.
2. A point of entry or access to a place or system
Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia.
Singapura é uma porta de entrada para o Sudeste Asiático.
3. In computing, a device or software that connects different networks
The network gateway routes data between computers.
O gateway de rede encaminha dados entre computadores.
4. A means of access or introduction to something
Reading is a gateway to imagination.
A leitura é uma porta de entrada para a imaginação.
Synonyms
entranceportalentryaccess pointpassage
Antonyms
exitbarrier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portão; portal
Most common usage for physical gates and figurative entry points
Portugal
portão; entrada
Portão used for physical gates, entrada for metaphorical access

Related Idioms & Phrases

gateway drug - a drug believed to lead to the use of harder drugs
gateway city - a major city serving as an entry point to a region
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