gate
noun
a movable barrier, usually on hinges, closing an opening in a fence, wall, or other enclosure.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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"It's about a handful suppliers that are gating our volume," Rawlinson said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 17, 2022