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Phoneticsen·try, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɛntɹi/

UK/ˈɛntɹi/

Definitions

01act of going in

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of coming or going into a place.

n. the act of entering a building, room, or other physical space.

“The actor made a dramatic entry through the balcony doors.”

“Her sudden entry into the boardroom interrupted the presentation, causing a momentary silence among the directors.”

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02permission to enter

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the right or opportunity to enter a place or join a group.

n. the right, permission, or legal liberty to enter a physical location or join an organisation.

“You need a valid ticket to gain entry to the stadium.”

“The security team refused entry to anyone who could not produce a valid identification badge at the main gate.”

Synonyms

03physical entrance

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a door, gate, or hallway that you use to enter a building.

n. a physical point of access, such as a doorway, gate, or vestibule.

“The main entry to the hotel is decorated with beautiful flowers.”

“The architect designed a grand entry with marble pillars to impress visitors as they arrived at the museum.”

Antonyms

04item in a list or diary

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a single piece of information written in a list, a diary, or a dictionary.

n. a discrete item of data recorded in a list, ledger, diary, or reference work.

“I made a short entry in my journal about our trip to the beach.”

“The dictionary entry for this word includes several technical definitions that are rarely used in modern conversation.”

05competition participant

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person or thing that is part of a competition.

n. a person, group, or object entered into a competition or contest.

“There were over fifty entries in the school's art contest.”

“The judges spent hours reviewing every entry before deciding which architectural design best met the city's requirements.”

06computing data

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a single piece of data put into a computer system or database.

n. a specific unit of data or a record within a database or computerised system.

“The system creates a new entry every time a customer makes a purchase.”

“The database administrator identified a duplicate entry that was causing the software to report incorrect inventory levels.”

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07musical start

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. the moment when a singer or musician starts to play in a piece of music.

n. the point at which a performer or instrument begins to play or sing within a musical composition.

“The flute player missed her entry because she was turning the page.”

“The conductor gave a clear signal to the brass section to ensure a powerful and unified entry during the final movement.”

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Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “entry” in context.

Verb

01. gain entry

“The thieves managed to gain entry to the building through a side window.”

verb + noun

02. refuse entry

“The security guard had to refuse entry to anyone without a valid ticket.”

verb + noun

03. submit an entry

“You must submit your entry for the photo contest before the end of the month.”

verb + noun

Adjective

04. a diary entry

“She wrote a long diary entry about her first day at the new job.”

adj + noun

05. a winning entry

“The winning entry in the essay competition will be published in the school magazine.”

adj + noun

Noun

06. entry requirements

“Check the university website for the specific entry requirements for this course.”

noun + noun

07. point of entry

“The main gate is the only authorized point of entry for visitors.”

noun + of + noun

Preposition

08. on entry

“All visitors are required to sign their names in the book on entry.”

prep + noun

09. entry point

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English entre, from Old French entree (feminine past participle of the verb entrer, Modern French entrée). From Latin intrō. Doublet of entrada and entrée.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

Domains

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This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
B1 · IntermediateOxford
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