gates
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈɡeɪts// UK //ɡˈeɪts// gates
n. hinged barriers used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge. You use them to control who enters or leaves an outdoor area.
n. hinged barriers or structures used to control passage through an opening in a perimeter wall or fence.
Please remember to close the garden gates behind you.
The security guard stood by the main gates to check the identification of every visitor entering the factory grounds.
The heavy iron gates creaked on their rusted hinges as the wind pushed them open, revealing a path overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to a large entrance with two doors or a general entry point.