stand in the gate: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To be stationed at an entrance or gateway to guard, control access, or receive those who arrive.
Examples
BetaThe security guard stood in the gate all night, watching every visitor carefully.
El guardia de seguridad estuvo en la puerta toda la noche, observando cuidadosamente a cada visitante.
During the festival, volunteers stood in the gate to direct the crowd and check tickets.
Durante el festival, los voluntarios estuvieron en la entrada para dirigir a la multitud y revisar los boletos.
He was assigned to stand in the gate of the stadium to ensure no unauthorized access.
Le asignaron estar en la entrada del estadio para asegurar que no hubiera acceso no autorizado.
The doorman stood in the gate, welcoming guests as they arrived for the party.
El portero estuvo en la puerta, recibiendo a los invitados a medida que llegaban a la fiesta.
- To wait at a threshold or point of transition in order to welcome, confront, or otherwise intervene as people pass through.
Examples
BetaAs the new student approached, the senior stood in the gate to welcome and guide them through the campus.
Cuando el nuevo estudiante llegó, el senior esperó en la entrada para darle la bienvenida y guiarlo por el campus.
The old guard stood in the gate, prepared to confront anyone who challenged the traditions.
Los veteranos esperaban en la entrada, preparados para confrontar a cualquiera que desafiara las tradiciones.
Would you stand in the gate to greet the visitors or let them enter on their own?
¿Esperarías en la entrada para saludar a los visitantes o los dejarías entrar por sí mismos?
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