gateway
//ˈɡeɪt.weɪ//
Noun
gatewaySingular
gatewaysPlural
1
An opening in a wall or fence that can be closed by a gate; an entrance or passage.
We walked through the gateway into the garden.
2
A means of access or entry to a place or situation; something that serves as an introduction or starting point.
This internship could be a gateway to a career in finance.
3
(Computing) A device or software that connects two different networks, allowing data to pass between them.
The gateway allows our local network to communicate with the internet.