enter in English
- enter⇄enter, transitive verb.
1. to go into; come into.
Ex. He entered the house. The bullet entered his heart. (Figurative.) The idea ... had never entered her head (Anthony Trollope).
2. to become a part or member of; join.
Ex. to ent - enter⇄expr. enter into,
a. to take part in; join in; form a part of.
Ex. The two speakers entered into a debate. Lead enters into the composition of pewter. The principle of nuclear fission enters into the operation of a nuclear reactor.
b. - enter⇄expr. enter on (or upon)
a. to begin; start.
Ex. He entered on his professional duties as soon as he finished law school.
b. to take possession of.
Ex. The heir entered upon the estate the first of the following year. - enter⇄noun enterer.
- enter⇄v.i. to go in; come in.
Ex. Let them enter. The actor's cue to enter was after the first speech.
enter in Hindi हिन्दी
enter in Kashmiri कॉशुर
enter in Sindhi سنڌي
Enter
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English (IPA): /ˈɛntər/
American: EN-tur
British: EN-tuh
Definitions
- To go into a place or space.
- To become a participant in an activity, competition, or agreement.
- To write or record information in a document or system.
- To introduce something into a discussion, equation, or system.
Usage Examples
- He entered the room quietly.
- She decided to enter the race despite her injury.
- Please enter your name on the form.
- A new factor has entered the debate on climate change.
Etymology
From Middle English "entren," from Old French "entrer," from Latin "intrare" (to go into), from "intro" (inside).
Synonyms
- Go in
- Step in
- Come in
- Join
- Participate
- Record
Antonyms
- Exit
- Leave
- Withdraw
- Depart
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | entrer | on-TRAY |
| Spanish | entrar | en-TRAR |
| German | eintreten | INE-tret-en |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 进入 (jìnrù) | jeen-roo |
| Hindi | प्रवेश करना (pravesh karna) | pra-VE-sh kar-na |
| Russian | войти (voyti) | voy-TEE |
| Japanese | 入る (hairu) | HAI-roo |
| Arabic | يدخل (yadkhul) | yad-KHUL |
| Portuguese | entrar | en-TRAR |
| Bengali | প্রবেশ করা (probesh kora) | pro-besh ko-ra |
| Marathi | प्रवेश करणे (pravesh karne) | pra-vesh kar-ne |
| Telugu | ప్రవేశించండి (praveshinchandi) | pra-ve-shin-chan-di |
| Tamil | நுழை (nuzhai) | nu-ZHAI |
| Kannada | ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಿ (praveshisi) | pra-ve-shi-si |
| Malayalam | പ്രവേശിക്കുക (praveshikkuka) | pra-ve-shik-kuka |
| Punjabi | ਦਾਖਲ ਹੋਣਾ (dakhal hona) | da-khal ho-na |
| Gujarati | પ્રવેશ કરવો (pravesh karvo) | pra-vesh kar-vo |
| Odia | ପ୍ରବେଶ କରିବା (pravesha kariba) | pra-ve-sha ka-ri-ba |
| Urdu | داخل ہونا (daakhil hona) | daa-khil ho-na |
| Sanskrit | प्रवेशः (praveshah) | pra-ve-shah |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: EN-tur
- British English: EN-tuh
- Indian English: EN-tar
- Australian English: EN-tah
Historical Usage
The verb "enter" has been in use since Middle English times, originally referring to physically going inside a place. Over time, its meaning expanded to include participation in activities, recording data, and even metaphorical entry into a situation or state.
Cultural Nuances
In legal and formal contexts, "enter" is often used in phrases like "enter into a contract" or "enter a plea." In technology, "Enter" is also the name of a key on keyboards, symbolizing confirmation or submission of information.
More Information
The word "enter" is fundamental in various disciplines, from computing ("press Enter") to law ("enter a judgment") and diplomacy ("enter negotiations"). Its simplicity and versatility make it one of the most frequently used verbs in English.