verb

enter

Translation

to go into, to type in, to join

Please enter the room quietly.

Enter your password to continue.

She decided to enter the competition.

((sth.)) to go or come into (a place) He entered the house.

((sth.)) to put (information) into a computer or system Please enter your name.

((sth.)) to become a member of or take part in (an activity) She entered the race.

Synonyms: go in, come in, join; Antonyms: exit, leave, depart

From Latin 'intrare', meaning 'to go into', from 'intra' meaning 'within'.

The 'Enter' key on a keyboard lets you 'enter' data into a computer.