noun a hinged rear section of a truck or car that can be lowered or removed for loading or unloading
verb to participate in a social gathering held on and around the open tailgate of a parked vehicle
In construction, tailgate meetings are brief safety meetings held at the job site before work begins for the day.
In sports such as football and soccer, tailgate refers to the act of gathering in the parking lot before a game to eat, drink, and socialize.
In the automotive industry, tailgate refers to the hinged door at the rear of a vehicle that can be opened downwards to access the cargo area.
In outdoor recreation, tailgate can refer to a portable table or platform that attaches to the back of a vehicle for picnics, camping, or other activities.
In marketing, tailgate can refer to promotional events held in parking lots before major events to engage with consumers.
In the context of a writer, 'tailgate' may refer to a scene in a story where characters gather around the back of a vehicle to socialize or have a party.
A psychologist may use 'tailgate' as a metaphor for lingering or holding on to past experiences or emotions, hindering progress or growth.