Videoturnstile

/'tə:nstail/

The word turnstile refers to a specialized mechanical gate used to control the flow of people in public and private spaces. This lesson explains how these rotating barriers function to ensure orderly entry and facilitate data collection in locations like subway stations and stadiums. You will learn about the grammatical role of the word, explore common phrases like turnstile jumping, and see practical examples of how it is used in everyday English. Watch this lesson to master the vocabulary associated with modern access control and transit systems.

turnstile
A person pushes through the turnstile to enter the subway station.