This is the 2180th most frequent Russian word.
ворота
Gate; goal.
Here, 'ворота' refers to the physical gates often seen as an entrance to a park or territory.
Ворота в парк были закрыты.
The gates to the park were closed.
In this sentence, 'ворота' describes the goal area used in the sport of soccer (football).
Футбольные ворота были защищены вратарем.
The soccer goal was guarded by the goalkeeper.
Here, 'ворота' implies decorative or artistically enhanced physical gates for aesthetic purposes.