gatekeep

Word parts

gate + keep

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɡeɪt.kiːp/

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Verb

Plain form gatekeep

Third-person singular gatekeeps

Past tense gatekept

Past participle gatekept

Present participle gatekeeping

1. If a person gatekeeps, they control or limit access to something.

Related words

• gatekeeper