verb

entering

Translation

to enter, to join, to input

Please enter the room quietly.

He is entering a competition.

You need to enter your password.

((sth.)) to go into (a place) Please enter the room.

((sth.)) to join (a competition, organization) She will enter the race.

((sth.)) to type (information) into a computer Please enter your name.

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

From Old French 'entrer', from Latin 'intrare' (to go into), from 'intra' (within).

Think of pressing the 'Enter' key on a keyboard to 'input' data or 'enter' a new line.