enroll
/in'roul/ Cách viết khác : (enroll) /in'roul/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To officially register or enter one's name on a list, especially as a member of a course, institution, or organization. It involves completing the necessary formalities to join a group or program.
- To record or place someone's name on an official list. This can be done by the individual themselves or by an authority on their behalf.
Usage
- The verb enroll is used to describe the action of signing up for something that requires official registration.
- It is often followed by the preposition "in" (enroll in a class) or "at" (enroll at a university). It can also be used with "as" (enroll as a member).
- It can be used in both active voice () and passive voice ().
Examples
- Active Voice:
- I need to enroll in a Spanish course this semester.
- The university enrolls thousands of new students every fall.
- Passive Voice:
- She was enrolled in the advanced program by her teacher.
- My son is enrolled at the local elementary school.
Advanced Usage
- "to enroll oneself": This emphasizes the individual's own action in registering.
- You must enroll yourself for the exam by the deadline.
- "to enroll someone": This indicates registering another person, often done by a parent, guardian, or administrator.
- The parents enrolled their child in a summer camp.
Variants and Related Words
- Enrolment/Enrollment (n): The act or process of enrolling, or the number of people enrolled.
- Student enrollment has increased this year.
- Enrollee (n): A person who is enrolled.
- All enrollees must attend the orientation.
Synonyms
- Register: To enter one's name on an official list.
- Sign up: To commit to participate in something (less formal than enroll).
- Join: To become a member of a group.
- Matriculate: To enroll at a college or university (specific to educational institutions).
Phrasal Verbs
- Enroll in: This is the most common construction, used for joining courses, programs, or classes.
- He decided to enroll in a cooking class.
- Enroll at: Used for joining an institution like a school or university.
- She plans to enroll at Harvard University.
Related Idioms
Verb
- register formally as a participant or member
- The party recruited many new members