Gate / Boarding
BOR-ding GAYT /ˈbɔːdɪŋ ɡeɪt/
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What it really means
The gate is where you get on your plane, and boarding is the process of getting on. "Gate closes 20 minutes before departure" means arrive well before that, or you can miss the flight even if you are in the airport.
Chinese explanation
登机口（gate）是上飞机的地方，boarding指登机过程。"登机口于起飞前20分钟关闭"意味着一定要提前到，人在机场也可能误机。
Example conversation
A: This is the final call for flight BA283. Please proceed immediately to gate 12, where this flight is now boarding.
B: That is us! Run!
A：BA283航班最后一次登机广播，本航班正在12号登机口登机，请立即前往。
B：是我们的航班！快跑！
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