(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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