port of entry
A 'port of entry' is a critical checkpoint for international travel and trade, ensuring that people and goods comply with a country's regulations.
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Definition
B2Immigration and Customs
(official, legal)A designated location where people and goods are inspected and cleared to enter a country.
Example
- All visitors must go through the port of entry to have their passports checked.
- The port of entry was busy with travelers from various countries.
C1Medical
(technical)The point at which a foreign substance or organism enters the body.
Example
- The wound became a port of entry for bacteria, leading to an infection.
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