Meaning & Definition of Enroll in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To officially register or sign up for something, such as a course or program.

  Example Sentence: She decided to enroll in a cooking class to improve her skills.

• Definition: To include or add people to a list or a group.

  Example Sentence: The school plans to enroll more students next year.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle French 'enroller', from 'en-' (in) and 'roller' (to roll).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• enroll in: To register for a course or program.
• enrollment period: The time frame in which one can sign up for a class or program.
• enroll someone: To sign someone up or register them for something.

Translations

• Spanish: inscribirse

• French: s'inscrire

• German: einschreiben

• Russian: записаться

Related Words

• registration: The act of signing up for something.

• candidate: A person who applies for a position or is nominated.

• application: A formal request to join or enroll in something.

Slang Meanings of enroll

• Meaning: To sign up informally or casually.

  Example Sentence: I’m gonna enroll in that new gym next week.

• Meaning: To get involved with a group or activity.

  Example Sentence: You should enroll in that gaming club; it’s really fun.