Definition of "checkpoint" []

• A point where a check is performed: Vehicles are stopped at several checkpoints along the border. (noun)

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• "To the right of the checkpoint is the Erez industrial area."
• "Busiest times: Monday mornings; Thursday, Friday, Sunday early morning and afternoon/early evenings at checkpoints in Terminals B, C, and D/E. Terminal A-East checkpoint is often busy in the afternoons."
• "The interior Aduana checkpoint is just past the interchange."