enroll

/in'roul/ Cách viết khác : (enroll) /in'roul/
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enroll

A student enrolls in a new university course.

Definition
  1. 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
enroll

A student enrolls in a new university course.

Verb
  1. register formally as a participant or member
    • The party recruited many new members