gated

  • 1Gated — Gat ed (g[=a]t [e^]d), a. Having gates. Young. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 2gated — [gāt′id] adj. designating or of a private, residential community, access to which is restricted and controlled by a gate, fences or walls, security guards, etc …

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  • 3gated — adjective Date: 1581 1. having or controlled by a gate < a gated entrance > 2. designed to restrict entrance usually by means of physical barriers, a private security force, and a controlled gate < gated communities > …

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  • 4gated — |gād.ə̇d, ātə̇d adjective Etymology: gate (I) + ed : having or controlled by a gate gated sluiceways a gated microphone …

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  • 5-gated — gat|ed «GAY tihd», adjective. British. punished by confinement to the grounds of a school. gated, combining form. having a gate or gates: »Iron gated = having an iron gate …

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  • 6gated — adj. Gated is used with these nouns: ↑community …

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  • 7gated — UK [ˈɡeɪtɪd] / US adjective computing gated software prevents people from going to a particular website, for example because it no longer works …

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  • 8gated — gat•ed [[t]ˈgeɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. being a residential neighborhood protected by gates, walls, guards, or other security measures: a gated community[/ex] …

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  • 9gated — /ˈgeɪtəd/ (say gaytuhd) adjective 1. of or relating to a housing development which is accessible only through a locked gate to ensure the security and privacy of residents, sometimes also restricting residence, as by excluding children, etc.:&#8230; …

  • 10gated — gate ► NOUN 1) a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge. 2) an exit from an airport building to an aircraft. 3) a hinged or sliding barrier for controlling the flow of water. 4) the number of people who pay to enter a&#8230; …

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