Enter

/ˈɛntər/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To come or go into a place.
Please enter the building from the main entrance.
To begin to be involved in an activity or a situation.
She chose to enter the competition despite her nerves.
To write or record information in a place, especially in a database or document.
You need to enter your password to log into the system.
To make oneself known in a situation or event.
He decided to enter the conversation instead of remaining silent.

Etymology

Middle English 'entren', from Old French 'entrer', from Latin 'intrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enter a contest:
To participate in a competition.
enter someone's mind:
To come to someone's thoughts.
enter the fray:
To become involved in a situation or conflict.

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Slang Meanings

To arrive at a party or event.
We're about to enter the party and turn it up!
To input information quickly, especially in online contexts.
I just need to enter these details fast before it closes.