Enter
verb
To go or come into a place.
Please enter the room quietly.
Often appears as...
- enter a room
- enter a building
verb
To join a competition or a company.
She decided to enter the fashion industry.
Often appears as...
- enter the industry
- enter a race
verb
To type or write data into a computer or form.
Enter your password to log in.
Often appears as...
- enter data
- enter a password
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Technical
verb
To start a particular state or period.
He entered his teenage years with a lot of enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- enter adulthood
- enter the stage
verb
To get involved in a conversation or activity.
She entered the discussion with a controversial opinion.
Often appears as...
- enter the discussion
- enter a debate
verb
To become a member of a profession or group, like an order or society.
He entered the priesthood at a young age.
Often appears as...
- enter the priesthood
- enter the military
verb
To make a formal or official request to participate.
The lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on his client's behalf.
Often appears as...
- enter a plea
- enter an application
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To go or come into a place.
Please enter the room quietly.
Often appears as...
- enter a room
- enter a building
verb
To join a competition or a company.
She decided to enter the fashion industry.
Often appears as...
- enter the industry
- enter a race
verb
To type or write data into a computer or form.
Enter your password to log in.
Often appears as...
- enter data
- enter a password
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To start a particular state or period.
He entered his teenage years with a lot of enthusiasm.
Often appears as...
- enter adulthood
- enter the stage
verb
To get involved in a conversation or activity.
She entered the discussion with a controversial opinion.
Often appears as...
- enter the discussion
- enter a debate
verb
To become a member of a profession or group, like an order or society.
He entered the priesthood at a young age.
Often appears as...
- enter the priesthood
- enter the military
verb
To make a formal or official request to participate.
The lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on his client's behalf.
Often appears as...
- enter a plea
- enter an application
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Entry
Used when actually stepping into a physical space.
She entered the garden to enjoy the sunshine.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Entrance
Can imply entering softly or without causing disturbance.
He entered the library silently.
Pro Tip 3/3Permission Needed
Sometimes permission is required before you can enter.
May I enter your office?
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Entry
Used when actually stepping into a physical space.
She entered the garden to enjoy the sunshine.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Entrance
Can imply entering softly or without causing disturbance.
He entered the library silently.
Pro Tip 3/3Permission Needed
Sometimes permission is required before you can enter.
May I enter your office?
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Entry
Used when actually stepping into a physical space.
She entered the garden to enjoy the sunshine.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Entrance
Can imply entering softly or without causing disturbance.
He entered the library silently.
Pro Tip 3/3Permission Needed
Sometimes permission is required before you can enter.
May I enter your office?
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American Comedian
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