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n.
US //ˈɛntɹi// UK //ˈɛntɹi// en·try
  1. 1 act of going in (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the act of coming or going into a place.

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

    Example

    The actor made a dramatic entry through the balcony doors.

    Example

    Her sudden entry into the boardroom interrupted the presentation, causing a momentary silence among the directors.
  2. 2 permission to enter (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The security team refused entry to anyone who could not produce a valid identification badge at the main gate.
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  1. 3 physical entrance (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The architect designed a grand entry with marble pillars to impress visitors as they arrived at the museum.
  2. 4 item in a list or diary (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The dictionary entry for this word includes several technical definitions that are rarely used in modern conversation.
  3. 5 competition participant (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a person or thing that is part of a competition.

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The judges spent hours reviewing every entry before deciding which architectural design best met the city's requirements.
  4. 6 computing data (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The database administrator identified a duplicate entry that was causing the software to report incorrect inventory levels.
  5. 7 musical start (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Music

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

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

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.

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