1. A passage or walkway, especially one that provides access between two areas or allows people to move through a space.
Usage: Plural form of gangway; Common in maritime, aviation, and public venue contexts
2. A movable ramp or bridge used to board or disembark from a ship or aircraft.
Usage: Nautical and aviation term; Also called a boarding ramp or boarding bridge
3. An aisle between rows of seats in a theater, stadium, or other public venue.
Usage: Common in entertainment and public assembly contexts

Examples

• The theater has multiple gangways for emergency evacuation.
• Passengers used the gangways to board the cruise ship.
• The airport installed new gangways to connect the terminal to the aircraft.
• The stadium's gangways were crowded as fans left after the game.
• Crew members cleaned the gangways between the rows of seats.
• The ship's gangways were secured before departure.