How do you use the phrase enter?

Examples of enter in a Sentence The river enters the sea near here. Our son will be entering college next year. enter a child in kindergarten The new battleship is scheduled to enter service next spring. an actor who’s just now entering his prime The strike has now entered its second week.

What is an idiom for starting over?

to start with a clean slate – to put your (usually negative) past behind you and start over. to turn over a new leaf – to begin to behave in a more responsible manner.

When to Use enter or enters?

As for your original question, you would use the singular enters. It’s true that when you have multiple subjects, the verb would be plural, as in “A man and a woman enter the room.” But when your subject is preceded by every (or each, either, neither) you use the singular. Everybody enters the room.

What is this word enter?

to come or go into (a place, house, etc) to penetrate or pierce. (tr) to introduce or insert. to join (a party, organization, etc)

How do you say try something new?

Synonyms

strike out. phrasal verb. to start doing something new or different, especially in order to become more independent.
branch out. phrasal verb.
pioneer. verb.
change over. phrasal verb.
change. verb.
try your hand at something. phrase.
change direction/course. phrase.
turn your hand to something. phrase.

What is the meaning of enter?

1. . Lit. to get into something. She entered into the house and immediately went to work. As the people entered into the cathedral, they became quiet. 2. Fig. to join in something; to participate in something. I couldn’t get him to enter into the spirit of the party. She just loves to enter into things and have a good time with people.

What does it mean to enter upon an argument?

1. Literally, to enter some thing or place as something is happening. Apparently, we entered upon an argument when we arrived late to the family dinner. The teachers were shocked to enter upon a food fight in the cafeteria. 2. To begin or start a course of action.

What is the legal definition of entering into a contract?

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal, Encyclopedia. 1. To move into something. Once you enter into the parking garage, turn left. 2. To agree to something, such as a contract. It is common law that those who enter into a written agreement must adhere to the terms contained therein.

What does it mean to enter something into a competition?

To submit something into something else, such as a competition. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between “enter” and “in (to).” Your short story is fantastic! You really ought to enter it in the writing competition this year. I’m entering my painting into an art contest.