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enroll

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɛnˈɹoʊɫ// UK //ɛnɹˈəʊl// en·roll Archaic

v. to officially join a school, a course, or a group. You usually have to fill out a form or pay a fee to do this.

v. to officially register as a member of an institution or a participant in a course. Often implies a formal administrative process.


SIMPLE

I want to enroll in a photography class this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Students must enroll in their chosen modules at least two weeks before the semester begins to secure a place.

COMPLEX

The university saw a significant increase in international students who chose to enroll in the engineering program following the recent curriculum overhaul.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English enrollen, from Anglo-Norman enroller; by surface analysis, en- + roll.

Usage

The verb is often followed by the preposition 'in' (US) or 'on' (UK).

Pitfall

I enrolled the courseI enrolled in the courseWhen joining a course or program, the verb requires a preposition, usually 'in' or 'on'.

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