The specific physical and psychological sensation of anxiety or defensiveness caused by someone invading your personal space.
Distinct from the gaming definition (which means being blocked from moving forward), this context refers to boundaries being forced INWARD. It describes the moment you feel "penned in" or "corralled" because another person is hovering, looming, or standing uncomfortably close, forcing you to mentally or physically "close the gate" to protect your boundaries.
Also used as a verb ("Stop gating me") to tell someone they are encroaching on your personal bubble.
Distinct from the gaming definition (which means being blocked from moving forward), this context refers to boundaries being forced INWARD. It describes the moment you feel "penned in" or "corralled" because another person is hovering, looming, or standing uncomfortably close, forcing you to mentally or physically "close the gate" to protect your boundaries.
Also used as a verb ("Stop gating me") to tell someone they are encroaching on your personal bubble.
Person A: "Why did you step back?" Person B: "You were standing right over my shoulder and I started feeling gated."
Person A: "My bad, I didn't realize I was gating you.
Person A: "My bad, I didn't realize I was gating you.
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Get the Feeling Gated mug.(Tactical/Combat): The act of containing a target by cutting off their space or escape routes. The opposite of stalking (which is following from behind); gating is shutting down the perimeter from the front or sides. In boxing, this is used when a fighter denies their opponent space, forcing them into the ropes.
(Security/Law Enforcement): An indirect command used to indicate that a specific position is physically blocked by authority. To say "This position is gated" means "I am the structure/barrier, and you cannot pass without identification.
(Security/Law Enforcement): An indirect command used to indicate that a specific position is physically blocked by authority. To say "This position is gated" means "I am the structure/barrier, and you cannot pass without identification.
Boxing Coach: "Don't just chase him, keep him gated in the corner!"
Security Officer: "Stand back, sir. This position is gated.
Security Officer: "Stand back, sir. This position is gated.
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(Tactical/Combat): To intentionally encroach on a target's personal space or cut off their escape routes. Unlike "stalking" (following from behind), gating involves static containment or "looming" over a subject from the front or sides to deny them movement.
(Social): To hover uncomfortably close to someone, invading their personal bubble without touching them.
(Tactical/Combat): To intentionally encroach on a target's personal space or cut off their escape routes. Unlike "stalking" (following from behind), gating involves static containment or "looming" over a subject from the front or sides to deny them movement.
(Social): To hover uncomfortably close to someone, invading their personal bubble without touching them.
Social: "Why is that guy gating on me? He needs to back up."
Security: "Hold position. He is gating the emergency exit."
Boxing: "Stop chasing him and start gating him into the corner!"
Security: "Hold position. He is gating the emergency exit."
Boxing: "Stop chasing him and start gating him into the corner!"
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