ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Enroll

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Enroll is a verb meaning (transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list.

Meaning

(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of.
  2. (intransitive or reflexive) To enlist oneself (in something) or become a member (of something).
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To envelop; to enwrap.
  4. (intransitive, zoology) To curl up into a ball.

Example Sentences

They were eager to enroll new recruits.
Have you enrolled in classes yet for this term?
All the citizens capable of bearing arms enrolled themselves.
enroll thy memorable name In th’ heart of every honourable dame

Word Forms

Synonyms for enroll

Depending on context, synonyms include list, note, record, register, catalogue, enlist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include recruit, enter, inscribe, enrol, registration, register.

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