Gatekeeper
[geitki:pә]
Definition
(noun.) someone who controls access to something; 'there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief'.
Typed by Hiram--From WordNet
Examples
- The gatekeeper stood ready at the door of his hut, to proceed to open the gate. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- He thought of it and thought of it, until he resolved to steal up the stairs, if the gatekeeper would let him through, and listen. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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