gating
Americannoun
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the act or process of controlling the passage or pathway of something.
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Cell Biology. the process by which a channel in a cell membrane opens or closes.
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Metallurgy. a system for casting metal involving a mold with a channel or opening into which the molten metal is poured.
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Electronics. the process of controlling the operation of an electronic device by means of a gate, a signal that makes an electronic circuit operative or inoperative either for a certain time interval or until another signal is received.
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(at British universities) a punishment in which a student is confined to the college grounds.
The penalty for being out after hours will be gating for up to a month.
Etymology
Origin of gating
Example Sentences
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PSPOs replace earlier measures such as designated public place orders, gating orders, and dog control orders.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
The platform has “age gating requirements,” she said, and its marketing isn’t focused specifically on college students.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Physical infrastructure such as computing and power remain gating factors to the development of AI, and adoption of enterprise technology is a very slow process.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
Two particularly puzzling behaviors have long intrigued scientists: rectification and gating.
From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025
"Oh, no, sir," said Stalky cheerfully; for a week's gating in the summer term is serious.
From Stalky & Co. by Kipling, Rudyard
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