What does floodgates mean?
noun
Floodgates are gates that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water, often used to prevent flooding. They can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where a previously restricted idea or concept is suddenly allowed to spread or become widely accepted.
Example
"The construction of floodgates at the dam helped to prevent the nearby town from being flooded during the heavy rainfall."
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