1. the activity of controlling access to something
2. the practice of deciding what information should be presented to the public
Usage: journalism; media
3. the behavior of preventing others from participating in an activity or community by setting unnecessary barriers
Usage: informal

Examples

• The security team is responsible for gatekeeping at the main entrance.
• Media gatekeeping determines which stories reach the public.
• The editor’s gatekeeping role involves selecting which articles to publish.
• Some fans engage in gatekeeping by questioning newcomers’ knowledge.
• Academic gatekeeping can prevent innovative research from being published.
• The club’s strict gatekeeping policies excluded many potential members.
• Digital platforms use algorithms for content gatekeeping.