to enter the gate, especially in the metro; horses to enter the gate before a race begins; to participate in the election
Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
動詞
進入閘口 to enter a gate; to pass through a ticket barrier
拍咗卡就入得閘㗎喇。
拍咗卡就入得闸㗎喇。
paak3 zo2 kaat1 zau6 jap6 dak1 zaap6 gaa3 laa3. Once you present your card, you can enter the gate.
動詞
賽馬時馬匹進入閘門，比喻進入最基礎、可以同其他對手競爭嘅階段 to be eligible to enter the elementary stage to compete with rivals; etymologically, (of horses) to enter the gate in a race
佢已經拎到足夠提名，可以入閘參選總統。
佢已经拎到足够提名，可以入闸参选总统。
keoi5 ji5 ging1 ling1 dou2 zuk1 gau3 tai4 ming4, ho2 ji5 jap6 zaap6 caam1 syun2 zung2 tung2. He has already gained enough nominations that he can run the presidential election.