enter

/ˈɛntɐ/

/ˈɛnɝ/, /ˈɛntɝ/

[verb]

to enter

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to come or go into a place

synonyms : come in

antonyms : exit

become a participant; be involved in

synonyms : participate

antonyms : drop out

to officially sign up and become a member or participant of an organization or group

synonyms : enrol

enroll

inscribe

recruit

be or play a part of or in

synonyms : figure

make a record of; set down in permanent form

synonyms : put down

record

come on stage

set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)

synonyms : embark

to put or bring something into a particular location or object

synonyms : infix

insert

introduce

take on duties or office

synonyms : accede

Examples

1. The principal entered the hornet's nest of angry parents.

2. Enter these amounts on the credit side.

3. He entered the key into the lock and opened the door.

4. The party came to life when the host and hostess entered the room.

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