enter enter /ˈɛnɝ/

verb

1. () To come or go into  ( get into , go in , move into , come in , enter , get in , go into )
   to come or go into
    The boat entered an area of shallow marshes
   the boat entered an area of shallow marshes
   
2. () Become a participant; be involved in  ( participate , enter )
   become a participant; be involved in
    Enter a race
   enter a race
    Enter an agreement
   enter an agreement
    Enter a drug treatment program
   enter a drug treatment program
    Enter negotiations
   enter negotiations
   
3. () Register formally as a participant or member  ( inscribe , enrol [Canadian, British] , enroll [ N. American] , enter , recruit )
   register formally as a participant or member
    The party recruited many new members
   The party recruited many new members
   
4. () Be or play a part of or in  ( enter , figure )
   be or play a part of or in
    Elections figure prominently in every government program
   Elections figure prominently in every government program
    How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
   How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
   
5. () Make a record of; set down in permanent form  ( put down , enter , record )
   make a record of; set down in permanent form
     Please enter your name and email address to sign up for the newsletter.
   Please enter your name and email address to sign up for the newsletter.
   
6. () (dramaturgy) come on stage  ( enter )
   (dramaturgy) come on stage
   
7. Set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)  ( enter , embark )
   set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
    She embarked upon a new career
   she embarked upon a new career
   
8. Put or introduce into something  ( enter , infix , introduce , insert )
   put or introduce into something
    Insert a picture into the text
   insert a picture into the text
   
9. Take on duties or office  ( accede , enter )
   take on duties or office
    Accede to the throne
   accede to the throne