Definition of gated
1 : having or controlled by a gate a gated entrance
2 : designed to restrict entrance usually by means of physical barriers, a private security force, and a controlled gate gated communities
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On the night in question, in early 2004, Cosby summoned her to his gated estate near Philadelphia to discuss her job search.
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The gated custom estate, built in 2004 on 94.5 acres, has three fireplaces, a wine cellar, home theater plus five bedrooms, seven baths and 10,797 square feet ($463 a square foot).
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Additional amenities include the 24,000 square foot clubhouse featuring both upscale and casual dining, pools, playgrounds and fitness facility and 24-hour gated security.
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The 2,627-square-foot, four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom homes come with private covered balconies and large gated courtyards.
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GATED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of gated for English Language Learners
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: having a gate
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: having guarded or locked gates so that only some people are allowed to enter
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