enter · v
enter (PLACE)
A2 to come or go into a place
Dictionary examples:
The boy entered the classroom wearing his pajamas. (0.0)
The teacher entered the wrong classroom and started teaching. (0.0)
The man entered the gym carrying a large pizza. (0.0)
The police entered through/by the back door. (33.9)
She is accused of entering the country illegally. (42.4)
enter (COMPETITION)
B1 to take part in a competition, race or examination
Dictionary examples:
I entered a pie-eating contest and won by a crumb! (0.0)
I entered a lazy competition. I couldn't be bothered to show up. (0.0)
My cat entered a mouse-catching competition. She slept through it. (0.0)
Are you going to enter the photography competition? (21.0)
Both men have been entered for/in the 100 meters in Paris next month. (22.8)
enter (INFORMATION)
B1 to put information into a computer, book or document
Dictionary examples:
I entered 'time traveler' as my job title. HR is still trying to figure out my work schedule! (0.0)
I entered my dog's name as my username. Now everyone thinks I'm Mr. Fluffypants online! (0.0)
She entered 'napping' as her favorite sport on the school form. The PE teacher was not impressed! (0.0)
You have to enter a password to access the database. (39.6)