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How to say: floodgates

Spelling: Floodgates Syllables  floodgates
US accent
/flˈʌdɡeɪts/
UK accent
/flˈʌdɡeɪts/
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Definition

Definition — something that restrains a flood or outpouring

e.g. “suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants”

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