Entering
'ɛntərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo come or go into a place or a situation.
'ɛntərɪŋ
She is entering the competition with high hopes.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking into a movie theater. 'Entering' is like that moment you step over the threshold and are *in* the theater.
👶 For kids: Going *inside* somewhere.
More Examples
The train is entering the station.
They are entering a difficult agreement.
How It's Used
"He is entering the building."
"The company is entering a new phase of development."
To write or record something, often in a ledger or database.
'ɛntərɪŋ
To write or record something.
Please, start entering your information here.
💡 Simply: Think about typing your password on a website. 'Entering' is like typing in your password to get *in*.
👶 For kids: Writing something down or typing it in.
More Examples
She's entering the names on the list.
He entered his vote electronically.
How It's Used
"He's entering the data into the system."
"The details were entered into the record."
Idioms & expressions
enter the fray
To become involved in a difficult situation or argument.
"When he realized what was going on, he decided to enter the fray and offer his help."
From Middle English entren, from Old French entrer, from Vulgar Latin *intrare, from Latin intrare ('to go into').
The word "enter" has been used for many centuries, with its core meaning of 'to go in' remaining relatively consistent throughout English history.
Memory tip
Think of a door and someone walking *in*.
Word Origin
"into, within"