noun
- revolving gates with horizontal bars that allow only one person to pass through at a time, typically used to control entry to buildings or count people
Examples
- The subway station had electronic turnstiles that required a MetroCard to enter.
- Security guards monitored the turnstiles at the stadium entrance.
- The museum installed new turnstiles to better track visitor numbers.
- She pushed through the turnstile and walked onto the platform.
- The turnstiles clicked as each person passed through the gate.
- Emergency exits bypass the turnstiles for quick evacuation.