floodgate (Meaning)

Wordnet

floodgate (n)

something that restrains a flood or outpouring

regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

The heavy rainfall opened the floodgates of the river, inundating the nearby towns.
Once the scandal broke, a floodgate of accusations and allegations poured through the news outlets.
The discovery of a hidden treasure trove opened the floodgates to a horde of fortune seekers.
The government's austerity measures opened the floodgates to poverty and social unrest.
The rapid technological advancements opened the floodgates to unprecedented possibilities.
The launch of the new social media platform opened the floodgates to a deluge of misinformation.
The release of the whistleblower's testimony opened the floodgates to a wave of investigations.
The unexpected success of the crowdfunding campaign opened the floodgates to generous donations.
The lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown opened the floodgates to economic recovery.
The revelation of the company's shady practices opened the floodgates to lawsuits and public outrage.

something that restrains a flood or outpouring, regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

barricade, barrage, weir,sluice, barrier, lock, milldam, stank, gutter, canal

No antonyms found.

The heavy rainfall opened the floodgates of the river, inundating the nearby towns.

Once the scandal broke, a floodgate of accusations and allegations poured through the news outlets.

The discovery of a hidden treasure trove opened the floodgates to a horde of fortune seekers.

The government's austerity measures opened the floodgates to poverty and social unrest.