enroll

verb

en·​roll in-ˈrōl 

en-

variants or less commonly enrol

enrolled; enrolling

transitive verb

1

: to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll

the school enrolls about 800 pupils

2

: to prepare a final perfect copy of (a bill passed by a legislature) in written or printed form

3

: to roll or wrap up

intransitive verb

: to enroll oneself or cause oneself to be enrolled

we enrolled in the history course

enrollee

in-rō-ˈlē 

en-

noun

enrollment noun

or less commonly enrolment

in-ˈrōl-mənt 

en-

Synonyms

• register
• enlist
• matriculate
• list

Examples of enroll in a Sentence

The college enrolls about 25,000 students.

They enrolled several volunteers for the study.

Recent Examples on the Web

Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money. —Lina Ruiz september 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

Trump administration targets immigrants Immigrants lacking permanent legal status are not eligible to enroll in comprehensive Medicaid coverage. —Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025

The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework. —Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025

Students can enroll later in the semester for shorter-term classes. —Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrouler, from en- + rolle roll, register

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing enroll

• re-enroll

Rhymes for enroll

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• extol
• flagpole

Kids Definition

enroll

verb

en·​roll

variants also enrol

in-ˈrōl 

enrolled; enrolling

1

: to enter in a list or roll : register

2

a

: to take into membership

b

: to become a member : join, enter

enroll in the army

enroll in school

enrollment

-mənt 

noun

Legal Definition

enroll

transitive verb

en·​roll

variants or enrol

enrolled; enrolling

1

: to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll

enrolled the deed

2

: to prepare a final copy of (a bill passed by a legislature) in written or printed form see also enrolled bill at bill sense 1 compare engross

enrollment noun