Gates

[ geyts ]

noun

1. Horatio, 1728–1806, American Revolutionary general, born in England.
2. William Bill, born 1956, U.S. entrepreneur.

Gates

/ ɡeɪts /

noun

1. GatesBill1955MUSTECHNOLOGY: computer-scientistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist Bill, full name William Henry Gates. born 1955, US computer-software executive and philanthropist; founder (1976) of Microsoft Corporation
2. GatesHenry Louis1950MUSMISC: scholarWRITING: critic Henry Louis. born 1950, US scholar and critic, who pioneered African-American studies in such works as Figures in Black (1987)
3. GatesHoratio?17281806MUSMILITARY: general Horatio. ?1728–1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777)

Example Sentences

Stringfellow said she invited DWP to participate in the event and requested access for a group to visit the Alabama Gates facility.

From Los Angeles Times

Robert Gates, who was appointed by President George W Bush and Obama, worked for the CIA for 27 years.

From BBC

Police cars were seen parked in front of Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

From BBC

Gates issued the policy known as Special Order 40, which prohibited officers from initiating contact with anyone for the sole purpose of learning their immigration status.

From Los Angeles Times

Harvard historian and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr. said he viewed Jones’ influence and career milestones as being on par with American innovators and big thinkers like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Bill Gates.

From Los Angeles Times

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