This is the 4850th most frequent Dutch word.
gates
The Dutch word "gates" does not have a standalone meaning in Dutch; it appears to be an English word. If you meant a similar-sounding Dutch word, please clarify.
Here, 'poorten' refers to physical gateway structures belonging to the castle, illustrating the literal usage of 'gates'.
De poorten van het oude kasteel zijn groot en indrukwekkend.
The gates of the old castle are large and impressive.
In this context, 'poorten' denotes metaphorical barriers that once removed, allow for new access, showing a figurative usage.
Het team heeft de technologische poorten naar nieuwe ontdekkingen geopend.
The team has opened the technological gates to new discoveries.
Here, 'poorten' are technical network access points in the IT realm, highlighting a specific domain-related interpretation of 'gates'.