turnstile
noun
turn·stile
ˈtərn-ˌstī(-ə)l 
: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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The turnstile into and out of lobbying among executive officials (and congressional aides) has been brisk enough over the decades to inspire special ethics rules.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
But the concourses, toilets, 94 turnstiles and corporate facilities, especially in the East Stand, require renovation.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Danny Pearlstein, a spokesman for the advocacy group Riders Alliance, said Wednesday that trains could be safer if some officers who monitor turnstiles for fare evaders instead focused on the platforms and trains.
—Andy Newman, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The roll out was interrupted by the pandemic, but its fruit is now in bloom, up and running in all New York City subway stations.
Walk down the subway stairs, approach the turnstile, and tap your credit or debit card, smart phone, or wearable device to breeze through.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
But the concourses, toilets, 94 turnstiles and corporate facilities, especially in the East Stand, require renovation.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Danny Pearlstein, a spokesman for the advocacy group Riders Alliance, said Wednesday that trains could be safer if some officers who monitor turnstiles for fare evaders instead focused on the platforms and trains.
—Andy Newman, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The roll out was interrupted by the pandemic, but its fruit is now in bloom, up and running in all New York City subway stations.
Walk down the subway stairs, approach the turnstile, and tap your credit or debit card, smart phone, or wearable device to breeze through.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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turnstile
noun
turn·stile
-ˌstīl
: a post having arms which turn around that is set in an entrance or exit so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one
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