Enroll
/ɪnˈroʊl/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo officially register or become a member of a course, program, or institution.
/ɪnˈroʊl/
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or activity.
She decided to enroll in a French language course.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want to join a club or take a class. When you 'enroll,' it's like signing up to be part of it. Like, you can enroll in soccer, or enroll in a cooking class!
👶 For kids: To sign up for something like school or a club.
More Examples
He enrolled at the university after graduating from high school.
You must enroll by the end of the week to secure your spot.
How It's Used
"Students enroll in courses at the beginning of each semester."
"Patients enroll in health insurance plans to receive coverage."
To record someone or something formally in a register or list.
/ɪnˈroʊl/
To record or write down something (e.g., names or details) formally.
The scribe meticulously enrolled the new names into the official book.
💡 Simply: Think of a book where they write down names, or a list of people who signed up. Enrolling here means writing someone's name down on the official list.
👶 For kids: To write someone's name on a list.
More Examples
They enrolled all the details of the contract.
The names of the attendees will be enrolled after the event.
How It's Used
"The witness's statement was enrolled in the court record."
"The names of soldiers were enrolled in the military roster."
Idioms & expressions
enrollment period
The timeframe during which people can sign up for a program or course.
"The enrollment period for the university's fall semester begins in June."
open enrollment
A specific time when people can enroll in a health insurance plan or other benefit, usually annually.
"Open enrollment for health insurance is typically in the fall."
From Middle French *enroller* (to register), from Old French *enroller* (to register, write down), from *en-* (in) + *rolle* (roll, register).
The word has been used since the 16th century, initially referring to recording names or details formally. The meaning of signing up for a course or program developed later.
Memory tip
Imagine you're rolling yourself onto the list of participants – enroll!