The departure gate
Example: Departure gate is location where passengers board aircraft
Definition
"The departure gate" is the designated area in an airport where passengers wait before boarding their aircraft. It serves as the final checkpoint for travelers to access the plane, often equipped with seating, information displays, and airline staff assistance.
Etymology
The term "the departure gate" combines 'departure,' from the Old French 'departir' meaning to separate or leave, and 'gate,' from Old English 'geat,' meaning an entrance or exit. Together, it refers to the specific exit point for leaving on a journey, particularly by air.
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"The departure gate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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