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

Verb

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