Meaning & use
gatekeeper
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A person or organization that controls access to something, such as information, resources, or opportunities.
See it in a sentence
Editors act as gatekeepers, deciding which stories get published.
The guard served as the literal gatekeeper, checking IDs before letting anyone through the gate.
A note on using this word
Used both literally, for someone who guards an actual gate, and figuratively, for anyone who controls access to a field, industry, or opportunity.
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