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enter into

phr. v..
C1 Advanced Oxford

phr. v.. to officially start a formal agreement, a discussion, or a new period of time.

phr. v.. to formally begin or commit to a process, agreement, or relationship; often used in legal, political, or academic contexts.


SIMPLE

The two countries decided to enter into a trade agreement.

CONTEXTUAL

Before you enter into a contract, you should always have a lawyer look at the details.

COMPLEX

The government refused to enter into negotiations until all hostages were released and a ceasefire was established.

Particles
into
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
enter + into + object
Usage

usually followed by an abstract noun like 'agreement', 'contract', 'discussion', or 'details'.

Teaching tip

contrast with the plain verb 'enter' (physical movement); 'enter into' is for abstract commitments and is much more formal.

Pitfall

He entered into the room.He entered the room.use 'enter' without 'into' for physical locations; 'enter into' is for abstract things like agreements.

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