noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of a candidate who greets workers at the entrance to a factory, etc. in order to promote his/her campaign. neologism, uncountable

Etymology

From plant (“manufacturing facility”) + gate (“entrance”) + -ing.

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