1 B2 neutral
To use a gate or barrier to prevent access to a road, path, or area.
"The estate agency gated off the private road after residents complained about through traffic."
separable
gate off
B2 neutral separable transitive
To close off or restrict access to an area by installing or closing a gate.
In plain English
To put a gate across something so people cannot go through.
What does "gate off" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To restrict entry to a community or property by installing security gates.
"The new development was gated off to create a private residential community."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To place a gate in front of something, cutting it off.
Actually means
To put a gate across something so people cannot go through.
Usage tip
Used in property, event management, and security contexts. Can refer to permanently installing gates or simply closing existing ones to restrict access.
Words that pair with "gate off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
road area community entrance path driveway
How to conjugate "gate off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
gate off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gates off
he/she/it
Past simple
gated off
yesterday
Past participle
gated off
have + pp
-ing form
gating off
continuous
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