portal (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrtəl/
Definition
A doorway, gate, or entrance, especially one that is large and imposing, or a website serving as a starting point for exploring the internet or a specific online service.
Examples
The ancient castle had a massive stone portal that had stood for centuries.
Many universities offer a student portal where learners can access grades and course materials.
She stepped through the shimmering portal, unsure of what world lay beyond.
How to Use portal
- through a portal (prepositional phrase)
- To pass from one place or state to another via a portal. — "They traveled through a magical portal to another dimension."
- access a portal (collocation)
- To gain entry to an online portal. — "Users can access the customer portal with their login credentials."
- portal to (prepositional phrase)
- A portal that leads to a specific place or thing. — "The ancient gate was believed to be a portal to the underworld."
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