Definition of "gated" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of gate. (verb)
• Capable of being switched on and off (normally by means of a signal). (adjective)
• Have a gate or other restricted access. (adjective)

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• "The term gated communities refers to upmarket, enclosed, high security complexes."
• "But too often, a wall separates each of us from the world outside, and from others who have likewise taken refuge in their own private sanctuaries -- what we call the gated community of the heart."
• "Perhaps they don't live in gated communities, make trips to the US to buy just about everything, shop only at Costco, Sam's, Walmart, Superama, and Home Depot."