Gateway
Passage into somewhere
A gateway is an opening in a wall or fence where a gate is or could be placed—the passage point itself, whether or not a gate exists there.
By extension, gateway describes anything that provides access or entry: St. Louis was the gateway to the West.
A gateway drug is one believed to lead to harder substances.
In computing, a gateway connects different networks, allowing data to pass between them.
Passage into a room
- portalImposing entrance or gate
- archwayCurved overhead passage
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- entrywayPassage serving as entrance
passage · opening · door · access · entry point · wicket · ingress · vestibule
Preliminary section or presentation
- stepping stoneIntermediate stage toward goal
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- launching padRocket departure platform
- starting pointPlace of commencement
pathway · opportunity · bridge · transition · first step · doorway · threshold · avenue
Curved spanning structure
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- triumphal archMonument celebrating conquest
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
St. Louis · Brandenburg · Arc de Triomphe · welcome · plaza
Packet-forwarding network device
- firewallNetwork access control system
- networkInterconnected system
- serverOne who attends tables
- APISoftware communication standard
interface · protocol · proxy · hub · node · VPN · connection · bridge
Central connection point
- portDocking place for ships
- trading postRemote commerce station
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctionPoint where things meet
interchange · transit · corridor · marketplace · depot · waystation · nexus · distribution
Access or submission
- admissionEntry or confession
- keyLock-opening device
- passwordAuthentication string
- loginAuthentication act or screen
authentication · clearance · permission · credential · authorization · pass · ticket · badge
Psychoactive hemp plant
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
addiction · experimentation · substance · precursor · vulnerability · risk · exposure · initiation
doorway
Passage into a room
entryway · passage · opening · door · access · entry point · wicket · ingress · vestibule · foyer
introduction
Preliminary section or presentation
- stepping stoneIntermediate stage toward goal
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- launching padRocket departure platform
starting point · pathway · opportunity · bridge · transition · first step · doorway · threshold · avenue · route
arch
Curved spanning structure
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- triumphal archMonument celebrating conquest
- landmarkNotable point of reference
ceremonial · St. Louis · Brandenburg · Arc de Triomphe · welcome · plaza
router
Packet-forwarding network device
API · interface · protocol · proxy · hub · node · VPN · connection · bridge · modem
hub
Central connection point
- portDocking place for ships
- trading postRemote commerce station
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
junction · interchange · transit · corridor · marketplace · depot · waystation · nexus · distribution · freight
entry
Access or submission
login · authentication · clearance · permission · credential · authorization · pass · ticket · badge · checkpoint
marijuana
Psychoactive hemp plant
escalation · addiction · experimentation · substance · precursor · vulnerability · risk · exposure · initiation
- Defunct BrandsPan Am, Enron, Woolworth's, Circuit City, RadioShack
- NASCARstock car, race car, pit stop, pit crew, checkered flag
- ConnecticutHartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk
- Mid-Atlantic ParksShenandoah, Gettysburg, Valley Forge, Harpers Ferry, Great Falls
- PC brandsHP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Apple
- Racetracksracetrack, speedway, raceway, oval, Silverstone
Gatewaydead end
Passage without outlet
barrier · blockade · obstruction · wall · impasse
Gatewaydead end
Passage without outlet
barrier · obstacle · limitation · ceiling · constraint
- Gateway ArchCatenary-shaped memorial in Missouri
- gateway drugsIntroductory addictive substances
- bad gatewayProxy error response
- gateway cityImmigrant arrival hub