gangway

[ˈɡaŋweɪ]

gangway Definition

  • 1a passage through which to enter or leave, typically one that is boarded up or closed off at night
  • 2a temporary bridge for getting on and off a ship at dockside
  • 3a clear path through a crowd

Using gangway: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gangway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Please clear the gangway so passengers can disembark.

  • Example

    The gangway was lowered and the crew began unloading the cargo.

  • Example

    We had to make our way through the crowded gangway to get to our seats.

gangway Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using gangway

  • make way (for someone or something)

    to move aside or create space for someone or something to pass through

    Example

    The crowd made way for the ambulance to get through the street.

  • give way (to someone or something)

    to yield or surrender to someone or something

    Example

    The company gave way to public pressure and withdrew their controversial product from the market.

  • to move aside or step back to allow someone or something to pass through

    Example

    The teacher told the students to get out of the way so she could see the whiteboard.

Phrases with gangway

  • a ladder used to board or leave a ship from the side

    Example

    The sailors climbed down the gangway ladder to board the small boat.

  • a group of sailors responsible for monitoring the gangway and ensuring the safety of the ship

    Example

    The captain ordered the gangway watch to be extra vigilant during the storm.

  • a command given to clear the passage for people to enter or exit

    Example

    The captain announced over the intercom, 'Please clear the gangway for disembarking passengers.'

Origins of gangway

from Old English 'gangweg', meaning 'a way for going, thoroughfare'

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Summary: gangway in Brief

The term 'gangway' [ˈɡaŋweɪ] refers to a passage through which to enter or leave, such as a temporary bridge for boarding a ship or a clear path through a crowd. It can also refer to a passage that is boarded up or closed off at night. Phrases like 'gangway ladder' and 'gangway watch' are specific to nautical contexts, while idioms like 'make way' and 'give way' denote yielding or creating space for someone or something.