Pronunciation

/ˈentər/

Definitions

• Verb: (1) To go or come into a place, especially one that is enclosed or has an entrance that can be opened and closed. For example: “He entered the room quietly.” (2) To become a participant or member of something; join or start taking part in an activity, organization, or contest. For example: “She decided to enter the marathon race this year.”
• Noun: The act of going or coming into a place or situation; entry. For example: “The entrance fee covers your enter into the amusement park.”

Phrases

• “Enter into” means to become involved with or engaged in something, such as a contract, discussion, or agreement. For example: “They entered into negotiations about the property deal.”
• “Make an entrance” refers to the act of entering a place in a notable or dramatic manner. For example: “She made a grand entrance at the ballroom.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After knocking on the door, he waited before entering the house.”
• “When they enter university, students often find it’s quite different from high school.”
• Noun: “His unexpected entrance startled everyone in the conference room.”

Synonyms

• Go into
• Come in
• Join
• Participate
• Enter into
• Access
• Admission (for the noun sense)
• Entry

Antonyms (for the verb sense)

• Exit
• Leave
• Depart
• Withdraw