Engelsk

enter

gb/ˈɛntɚ/ us/ˈɛntɚ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb A2 action
1

Go into a place

To go into a place.

Bruksmønster: to enter [a place]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enter' with 'enter into' when talking about going into a physical place. 'Enter into' is not used for physical movement.
Synonymer
go into (More informal and general; often used in spoken English.) | come in (Common in spoken English; implies invitation or permission.)
Antonymer
leave (Means to go away from a place.) | exit (More formal or technical term for leaving a place.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enter a room |enter a building |enter the country |enter the market
Temaer
daily life |movement |travel |space |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She entered the room quietly so as not to wake the baby.
  • We entered the museum through the main door.
  • You need a visa to enter the country.
  • He entered the building at exactly nine o’clock.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I enter the house.
  • We enter the shop.
  • They enter the school every morning.
  • He enters the room slowly.
Verb B1 action
2

Put data into a system

To type or write information into a computer or form.

Bruksmønster: to enter [information/data] [into something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may forget to use 'into' when specifying where the data is placed, e.g., 'enter data computer' instead of 'enter data into the computer'.
Synonymer
input (More technical; commonly used in computing contexts.) | type in (Informal; specifically refers to using a keyboard.)
Antonymer
delete (Means to remove information from a system.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enter data |enter details |enter information |enter a password
Temaer
technology |business |communication
Eksempler
  • Please enter your password to continue.
  • You must enter your details on the online form.
  • He entered the numbers into the spreadsheet.
  • The clerk entered the customer’s order into the database.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I enter my name on the form.
  • She enters her email address.
  • We enter the code into the box.
  • They enter the numbers on the screen.
Verb B1 action
3

Join an activity or situation

To start taking part in an activity or situation.

Bruksmønster: to enter [an activity/event/competition]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically going somewhere, but here it means starting to take part in something.
Synonymer
join (More general; often used for groups or organizations.) | participate in (Formal; emphasizes active involvement.)
Antonymer
withdraw from (Means to stop being involved in an activity or event.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enter a competition |enter politics |enter negotiations
Temaer
sports |business |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She decided to enter the singing contest.
  • They entered the negotiations with high hopes.
  • Many young people enter politics to make a change.
  • We entered the race but didn’t win.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I enter the game.
  • We enter a race.
  • They enter a contest.
  • She enters the club for fun.
Verb formal B2 action
4

Join an institution formally

To start going to a school or join an organization like the army.

Bruksmønster: to enter [an institution]
Synonymer
enroll in (Common in American English for joining courses or institutions.)
Antonymer
graduate from (Specifically means finishing studies at an institution.)
Ordkombinasjoner
enter university |enter the army |enter high school
Temaer
education |military |work
Eksempler
  • He entered the army at the age of eighteen.
  • She entered Harvard University last fall.
  • After passing the exam, he entered medical school.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I enter high school this year.
  • She enters college next month.
  • They enter the army after school.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
enter
IPA
GB/ˈɛntɚ/
US/ˈɛntɚ/
Stavelser og trykk
enter (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (enter)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: enter
  • 3rd Person Singular: enters
  • Present Participle: entering
  • Past: entered
Ordfamilie
Forms
enters verb entering verb entered verb
Core family
entry noun A1 entrance noun A2
Related words
entrant noun
Negative and opposite forms
exit verb A2
Advanced or less common
re-enter verb re-entry noun
Uttrykk

enter into an agreement

1
/ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu ən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase formal

Formally make an agreement

To make an official agreement with someone.

Eksempler
  • The two companies entered into an agreement to share resources.
  • They entered into an agreement to end the dispute.

enter into discussion

1
/ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu dɪskˈʌʃən/
fixed phrase

Start serious discussion on topic

To begin talking seriously about something with others.

Eksempler
  • We entered into discussion about the future of the project.
  • They entered into discussion with local leaders.

enter into force

1
/ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu fˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase formal

Begin to have legal effect

To start being used as a law or rule.

Eksempler
  • The new regulations will enter into force next year.
  • The treaty entered into force after ratification by all parties.

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