Definition of floodgate in English:

floodgate

nounˈflʌdɡeɪtˈflədˌɡeɪt

1A gate that can be opened or closed to admit or exclude water, especially the lower gate of a lock.
Example sentencesExamples
- Then, finally throwing the switch he opened the floodgate to the sluice, and let the water roll out into the place that was once the White River.
- In Manggarai, South Jakarta, flood victims tried to take matters into their own hands and open a floodgate to allow the water to drain from their homes.
- Landing hard she ignored the twinge that shot up her leg, stumbling past the daemon to the control platform and shoving the wheel around to fully open the floodgate.
- Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso decided to open the floodgate after much pressure from local residents in southern areas, who ran amok on Friday, as they could no longer bear being continually flooded.
- Jerry gave Jenny a boost as she crossed the closed floodgate.
1. 1.1the floodgates A last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial.
  his lawsuit could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims
  Example sentencesExamples
  Analysts believe a positive reaction to the issue could open the floodgates for dozens of other high-tech firms which have been waiting for the market to improve.
  To wish for love is like opening a floodgate for emotion.
  It would open the floodgates for highways obstructions.
  The 12-year-old test case may open the floodgates for a spate of litigation against local authorities.
  They want the syndrome to be recognised - which would open the floodgates for compensation claims - and for it to be tackled ahead of any future conflict.
  Local residents objected, claiming that it could open the floodgates for potentially harmful materials to be stored.
  I hope it does open the floodgates for compensation.
  He said he hoped the victory would open the floodgates for other soldiers affected by Gulf War Syndrome.
  His success is expected to open the floodgates for American cycling, as Armstrong's feats can now command the front pages of most American papers and magazines.
  He added that if the application was passed, it could open the floodgates for many other farmers to put turbines on their land.
  The moment his feet stepped across the threshold the memories came flooding back like a floodgate had been opened, ironically causing simultaneous feelings of joy and sadness to nearly overwhelm him.
  The move is going to open the floodgates for showing Bollywood films in Pakistan.
  A decision allowing Tesco to stock jeans without Levi's consent would open the floodgates for other branded goods to be sold cheaply in Britain.
  His victory could open the floodgates for other claims.
  If a few cities like Toowoomba can be assisted in leading the way, it should open the floodgates for other cities and towns to take the same step.
  They fear that it could open the floodgates for similar walls - and ruin the character of the green area.
  It's this kind of attitude that has prised open the floodgates for all manner of garden ornaments.
  However, the profession is strongly opposed to any such move because it fears it would open the floodgates for malicious claims against its members.
  But a drive to cut waiting times could open the floodgates for more cabbies to take to the streets.
  It could open the floodgates for offenders brought back to jail after committing crimes.

Definition of floodgate in US English:

floodgate

nounˈflədˌɡātˈflədˌɡeɪt

1A gate that can be opened or closed to admit or exclude water, especially the lower gate of a lock.
Example sentencesExamples
- Then, finally throwing the switch he opened the floodgate to the sluice, and let the water roll out into the place that was once the White River.
- Landing hard she ignored the twinge that shot up her leg, stumbling past the daemon to the control platform and shoving the wheel around to fully open the floodgate.
- Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso decided to open the floodgate after much pressure from local residents in southern areas, who ran amok on Friday, as they could no longer bear being continually flooded.
- Jerry gave Jenny a boost as she crossed the closed floodgate.
- In Manggarai, South Jakarta, flood victims tried to take matters into their own hands and open a floodgate to allow the water to drain from their homes.
1. 1.1usually the floodgates A last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial.
  his lawsuit could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, the profession is strongly opposed to any such move because it fears it would open the floodgates for malicious claims against its members.
  If a few cities like Toowoomba can be assisted in leading the way, it should open the floodgates for other cities and towns to take the same step.
  The 12-year-old test case may open the floodgates for a spate of litigation against local authorities.
  They fear that it could open the floodgates for similar walls - and ruin the character of the green area.
  They want the syndrome to be recognised - which would open the floodgates for compensation claims - and for it to be tackled ahead of any future conflict.
  The move is going to open the floodgates for showing Bollywood films in Pakistan.
  His victory could open the floodgates for other claims.
  To wish for love is like opening a floodgate for emotion.
  It could open the floodgates for offenders brought back to jail after committing crimes.
  Local residents objected, claiming that it could open the floodgates for potentially harmful materials to be stored.
  A decision allowing Tesco to stock jeans without Levi's consent would open the floodgates for other branded goods to be sold cheaply in Britain.
  But a drive to cut waiting times could open the floodgates for more cabbies to take to the streets.
  It's this kind of attitude that has prised open the floodgates for all manner of garden ornaments.
  Analysts believe a positive reaction to the issue could open the floodgates for dozens of other high-tech firms which have been waiting for the market to improve.
  It would open the floodgates for highways obstructions.
  The moment his feet stepped across the threshold the memories came flooding back like a floodgate had been opened, ironically causing simultaneous feelings of joy and sadness to nearly overwhelm him.
  He said he hoped the victory would open the floodgates for other soldiers affected by Gulf War Syndrome.
  His success is expected to open the floodgates for American cycling, as Armstrong's feats can now command the front pages of most American papers and magazines.
  He added that if the application was passed, it could open the floodgates for many other farmers to put turbines on their land.
  I hope it does open the floodgates for compensation.

单词	floodgate
释义	Definition of floodgate in English: floodgate nounˈflʌdɡeɪtˈflədˌɡeɪt 1A gate that can be opened or closed to admit or exclude water, especially the lower gate of a lock. Example sentencesExamples Then, finally throwing the switch he opened the floodgate to the sluice, and let the water roll out into the place that was once the White River. In Manggarai, South Jakarta, flood victims tried to take matters into their own hands and open a floodgate to allow the water to drain from their homes. Landing hard she ignored the twinge that shot up her leg, stumbling past the daemon to the control platform and shoving the wheel around to fully open the floodgate. Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso decided to open the floodgate after much pressure from local residents in southern areas, who ran amok on Friday, as they could no longer bear being continually flooded. Jerry gave Jenny a boost as she crossed the closed floodgate. 1.1the floodgates A last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial. his lawsuit could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims Example sentencesExamples Analysts believe a positive reaction to the issue could open the floodgates for dozens of other high-tech firms which have been waiting for the market to improve. To wish for love is like opening a floodgate for emotion. It would open the floodgates for highways obstructions. The 12-year-old test case may open the floodgates for a spate of litigation against local authorities. They want the syndrome to be recognised - which would open the floodgates for compensation claims - and for it to be tackled ahead of any future conflict. Local residents objected, claiming that it could open the floodgates for potentially harmful materials to be stored. I hope it does open the floodgates for compensation. He said he hoped the victory would open the floodgates for other soldiers affected by Gulf War Syndrome. His success is expected to open the floodgates for American cycling, as Armstrong's feats can now command the front pages of most American papers and magazines. He added that if the application was passed, it could open the floodgates for many other farmers to put turbines on their land. The moment his feet stepped across the threshold the memories came flooding back like a floodgate had been opened, ironically causing simultaneous feelings of joy and sadness to nearly overwhelm him. The move is going to open the floodgates for showing Bollywood films in Pakistan. A decision allowing Tesco to stock jeans without Levi's consent would open the floodgates for other branded goods to be sold cheaply in Britain. His victory could open the floodgates for other claims. If a few cities like Toowoomba can be assisted in leading the way, it should open the floodgates for other cities and towns to take the same step. They fear that it could open the floodgates for similar walls - and ruin the character of the green area. It's this kind of attitude that has prised open the floodgates for all manner of garden ornaments. However, the profession is strongly opposed to any such move because it fears it would open the floodgates for malicious claims against its members. But a drive to cut waiting times could open the floodgates for more cabbies to take to the streets. It could open the floodgates for offenders brought back to jail after committing crimes. Definition of floodgate in US English: floodgate nounˈflədˌɡātˈflədˌɡeɪt 1A gate that can be opened or closed to admit or exclude water, especially the lower gate of a lock. Example sentencesExamples Then, finally throwing the switch he opened the floodgate to the sluice, and let the water roll out into the place that was once the White River. Landing hard she ignored the twinge that shot up her leg, stumbling past the daemon to the control platform and shoving the wheel around to fully open the floodgate. Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso decided to open the floodgate after much pressure from local residents in southern areas, who ran amok on Friday, as they could no longer bear being continually flooded. Jerry gave Jenny a boost as she crossed the closed floodgate. In Manggarai, South Jakarta, flood victims tried to take matters into their own hands and open a floodgate to allow the water to drain from their homes. 1.1usually the floodgates A last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial. his lawsuit could open the floodgates for thousands of similar claims Example sentencesExamples However, the profession is strongly opposed to any such move because it fears it would open the floodgates for malicious claims against its members. If a few cities like Toowoomba can be assisted in leading the way, it should open the floodgates for other cities and towns to take the same step. The 12-year-old test case may open the floodgates for a spate of litigation against local authorities. They fear that it could open the floodgates for similar walls - and ruin the character of the green area. They want the syndrome to be recognised - which would open the floodgates for compensation claims - and for it to be tackled ahead of any future conflict. The move is going to open the floodgates for showing Bollywood films in Pakistan. His victory could open the floodgates for other claims. To wish for love is like opening a floodgate for emotion. It could open the floodgates for offenders brought back to jail after committing crimes. Local residents objected, claiming that it could open the floodgates for potentially harmful materials to be stored. A decision allowing Tesco to stock jeans without Levi's consent would open the floodgates for other branded goods to be sold cheaply in Britain. But a drive to cut waiting times could open the floodgates for more cabbies to take to the streets. It's this kind of attitude that has prised open the floodgates for all manner of garden ornaments. Analysts believe a positive reaction to the issue could open the floodgates for dozens of other high-tech firms which have been waiting for the market to improve. It would open the floodgates for highways obstructions. The moment his feet stepped across the threshold the memories came flooding back like a floodgate had been opened, ironically causing simultaneous feelings of joy and sadness to nearly overwhelm him. He said he hoped the victory would open the floodgates for other soldiers affected by Gulf War Syndrome. His success is expected to open the floodgates for American cycling, as Armstrong's feats can now command the front pages of most American papers and magazines. He added that if the application was passed, it could open the floodgates for many other farmers to put turbines on their land. I hope it does open the floodgates for compensation.
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