gate off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To control access to (an area, road, etc.) by installing a gate.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[The dog] was set up in a crate in the dining room, which was gated off from the rest of the house.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To turn something off by controlling its gate.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To make (something) inaccessible; to restrict access to (something)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gate off” mean?
To control access to (an area, road, etc.) by installing a gate.
Is “gate off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.