gatekeeper
/ˈɡeɪtˌkipər/
noun
- A person who guards or controls a gate or entrance.
- The gatekeeper opened the iron gate for the visitors.
- The castle gatekeeper lived in a small room next to the main gate.
- A friendly gatekeeper greeted us at the entrance to the park.
- A person or organization that controls access to something, such as information, opportunities, or a community.
- Social media platforms have become gatekeepers of public information.
- Editors act as gatekeepers, deciding which stories get published.
- In many industries, a few powerful gatekeepers control who can succeed.
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