verb

entered

Translation

went into, typed in, joined

He entered the room a minute ago.

I entered my details on the website.

They entered the competition last year.

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

((sth.)) to put (information) into a computer or system She entered her name.

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

Synonyms: went in, came in, joined; Antonyms: exited, left, departed

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

The 'Enter' key on a keyboard lets you 'enter' data into a computer. 'Entered' is the past tense.