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Ticket Gate: Definition, Usage, and Examples
Meaning 1：ticket barrier (Ticket Gate)
Ticket Gate
/ˈtɪkɪt ɡeɪt/
n.
A gate or barrier where you show or scan your ticket to enter, like at a train or subway station.
ticket barrier
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/ˈtɪkɪt ˈbɛriər/
n.
A physical barrier at transportation stations that requires a valid ticket, card, or pass to be presented for entry.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Ticket (Old French 'estiquet') + Gate (Old English 'geat' for opening).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a gate that only opens when you show your ticket — the 'ticket' is the key to unlock the 'gate'.
📖 Example
At the subway station, I tapped my card at the ticket gate and walked through to catch my train.
At the subway station, I tapped my card at the ticket gate and walked through to catch my train.
🔗 Collocations
ticket gate area – The designated zone surrounding the ticket gates where passengers validate their tickets.
scan at the ticket gate – The action of presenting a barcode or card to the reader at the gate for entry.
ticket gate failure – A malfunction where the gate does not open even after a valid ticket is scanned.
🔄 Synonyms
turnstile (n.) – A mechanical gate with rotating arms that allows one person to pass at a time, often found at stadiums or stations.
fare gate (n.) – A gate specifically designed for fare collection in public transit systems.
barrier (n.) – A general obstacle or gate used to control entry, often ticket-operated.
🚫 Antonyms
exit gate (n.) – A gate used for leaving the station without needing to scan a ticket.
📖 Cultural Story
Ticket gates became standard with automated fare collection in the 1960s. The term reflects the combination of a travel token and a physical barrier, now ubiquitous in metro systems worldwide.
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