verb “enter”
infinitive enter; he enters; past tense entered; past part. entered; ger. entering
- to move or come inside a space that is surrounded by walls or boundaries
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You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked.
- to place or introduce something or someone into a space or condition
The surgeon had to enter a catheter into the patient's artery.
- to begin or start a particular state, condition, or profession
After years of study, she is excited to finally enter the field of medicine.
- to input information into a computer by typing
Please enter your details into the form so we can process your application.
- to make an official record of something in a book, list, or document
The accountant will enter all transactions into the financial system by the end of the week.
- to agree to be part of a contract, treaty, or agreement
The two countries will enter into a bilateral trade agreement by the end of the month.
- to start to have legal or official validity
The new tax regulations will enter into effect starting next fiscal year.
noun “enter”
singular enter, plural enters
- a button on a keyboard used to submit commands or text
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