verb
-ters; -tered; -tering
to go or come into (something) [+ obj]
[+ obj] to begin to be in (an organization, school, etc.)
to cause (someone) to be in an organization, school, etc.
[+ obj] to start to do something
to begin to be in (a particular situation, period of time, etc.)
to appear for the first time in (something)
to officially say that you will be in a race, competition, etc. [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to officially say that (someone) will be in a race, competition, etc.
If you are entered in a race, competition, etc., you are one of the people who are competing in it.
[+ obj] to include (something) in a book, list, etc.
to type in (words, data, etc.) on a computer
[+ obj] :to make or state (something) in a formal and official way
enter into
[phrasal verb]
enter into (something)
to begin to be in or to take part in (something)
to be a part of or to influence (something, such as a choice or decision)
to share or become involved in (something)
enter on/upon
[phrasal verb]
enter on/upon (something) :to begin to be in or to take part in (something)
enter the picture/scene
to become involved in something
or enter (into) the equation :to become something that must be considered or dealt with
enter your mind/head
to occur in your thoughts