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portal

/ˈpɔː.təl/

/ˈpɔr.t̬əl/

portalnoun

portals

/ˈpɔː.təl/

/ˈpɔr.t̬əl/

Translations

портал

The ancient portal led to a hidden chamber.

Древний портал вел в скрытую камеру.

Additional translations

проход

врата

Definitions

A doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and imposing one.

The grand portal of the ancient castle was adorned with intricate carvings.

A website or web page providing access or links to other sites.

The university's online portal allows students to access their grades and course materials.

A short vein or system of veins that carries blood from one set of capillaries to another, especially the hepatic portal vein.

Thrombosis of the portal can impede blood flow to the liver.

In science fiction and fantasy, a doorway or dimensional passage enabling instantaneous travel between distant places, times, or realities.

The wizard opened a shimmering portal to another realm.

Synonyms

portaladjective

/ˈpɔː.təl/

/ˈpɔr.t̬əl/

Used chiefly attributively; in general sense ‘relating to a gateway/entrance’ and in medicine ‘relating to the portal vein or portal system’

Definitions

Relating to or forming an entrance or gateway.

The portal arch frames the doorway of the cathedral.

Medicine: relating to the portal vein or a portal system of veins.

Portal circulation abnormalities can cause serious complications.

Computing: relating to an Internet portal or portal site.

The company is developing a portal platform for enterprise customers.

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