an entrance or passage that may be closed by a gate.
a structure for enclosing such an opening or entrance.
any passage by or point at which a region may be entered: New York soon became the gateway to America.
Digital Technology.
software or hardware that connects two disparate computer networks, as to enable the passage of information between a home or business network and the internet.
software that facilitates digital communication of text messages over cellular telephone networks.
adjective
relating to or noting an ingested substance, habit, activity, etc., that is relatively free of bad effects but may lead to more dangerous or extreme choices: sweet gateway drinks that mask the taste of alcohol;gateway gadgets that seem simple enough, but tempt you to buy expensive accessories.
They come in a variety of flavors, including original tamarind, watermelon, and sour lime, and with just enough citrus and spice to make this candy the gateway to micheladas.
The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Snacks|Bill Esparza|September 17, 2020|Eater
The Mediterranean Sea is the gateway to some of the world’s most important maritime trade routes, including the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Butterfly Effect: The Next U.S.-Russia Conflict Theater Could be the Mediterranean|Charu Kasturi|September 17, 2020|Ozy
JavaScript-related partial indexing was my “gateway drug” into indexing problems.
How to earn your place in Google’s index in 2020|Bartosz Góralewicz|September 14, 2020|Search Engine Land
And, intriguingly, the circular enclosures appear to have been accessed not via doors or gateways but through small openings in “porthole stones.”
An Ancient Site with Human Skulls on Display - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Jo Marchant|September 2, 2020|Nautilus
For example, Olly’s multivitamin is a big seller, and can be a gateway product leading the consumer to be more open to trying the brand’s probiotics.
Deep Dive: How to master Amazon advertising in the new normal|Digiday|July 29, 2020|Digiday
This made AIMS the gateway for all communications to and from the flight deck.
MH370 Debris Is Lost Forever, Can the Plane Be Found Without It?|Clive Irving|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Plus it is clear that plastic surgery is a gateway drug for those both so inclined and so well-heeled.
The New World of Anti-Aging Dentistry|Kent Sepkowitz|June 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“For the girls who have never bought a business book, I think this can be the gateway drug,” Amoruso says.
The ‘Nasty Gal’ Invasion: Sophia Amoruso Wants to Create an Army of #GIRLBOSSes|Alison Baitz|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bettles, Alaska has been a gateway for intrepid travelers who want to explore the pristine wilderness of the Arctic Circle.