Noun
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
something that restrains a flood or outpouring
Source: WordNetsuspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants Source: Internet
Today we are very excited to announce our first outside investment, $12 million from Charles River Ventures, Ignition Partners, and Floodgate. Source: Internet
The launch of Hulu’s video app could open a floodgate of other applications, video streaming and otherwise, coming to Nintendo’s device. Source: Internet
This created a floodgate for the illegal voting that took place on October 10, 2017. Source: Internet