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en·​roll | \ in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio) , en- \
variants: or less commonly enrol
enrolled; enrolling

Definition of enroll

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
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Other Words from enroll

enrollee \ in-​rō-​ˈlē How to pronounce enrollee (audio) , en-​ \ noun
enrollment or less commonly enrolment \ in-​ˈrōl-​mənt How to pronounce enrolment (audio) , en-​ \ noun

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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 But his wild lifestyle remained at odds with his faith, and a conflicted Richard quit the business in 1957 to enroll in a theological school and get married. — Anchorage Daily News, "Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87," 9 May 2020 Lilly plans to enroll 3,000 people in the study, which will run for a limited time. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Lilly recruiting volunteers for study of asymptomatic coronavirus infection," 7 Apr. 2020 Meanwhile, charter school officials claim 131 students have submitted forms and planned to enroll at the school. — al, "Alabama looks to shut down controversial charter school before it opens," 3 Feb. 2020 Consumer groups and Democrats say that limitation means thousands of people could lose Medicaid coverage or be unable to enroll if states’ costs rise or enrollment swells. — Stephanie Armour, WSJ, "Trump Administration to Soon Issue Guidance on Medicaid Block Grants," 19 Jan. 2020 Four-star Lexington Catholic star Beau Allen also signed with UK in December and is planning to enroll for the spring semester. — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, "A closer look at who could replace Lynn Bowden and 2019 seniors for Kentucky football," 1 Jan. 2020 Ferebee said students were unable to enroll in credit recovery courses for one academic quarter last year as the school system revamped the program. — Perry Stein, Washington Post, "D.C. graduation rate holds steady in 2019, despite drop in traditional school system," 9 Nov. 2019 The University of Illinois has since identified 14 applicants who did the same: three who just completed their freshman year and 11 who plan to enroll this fall, Borst said. — Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, "Parents Are Giving Up Custody of Their Kids to Get Need-Based College Financial Aid," 29 July 2019 Today, more than 1,000 students enroll in the undergraduate program's classes each year. — cincinnati.com, "May 4, 1970: 50 years of remembrance, controversy and pain following Kent State shooting," 29 Apr. 2020

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First Known Use of enroll

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

History and Etymology for enroll

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

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The first known use of enroll was in the 14th century

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22 May 2020

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“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enroll. Accessed 1 Jun. 2020.

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More Definitions for enroll

enroll

verb
How to pronounce enroll (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of enroll

: to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something
: to take (someone) as a member or participant
: to become a member or participant

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enroll

verb
en·​roll | \ in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio) \
enrolled; enrolling

Kids Definition of enroll

1 : to include (as a name) on a roll or list
2 : to take in as a member
3 : to become a member : join

enroll

transitive verb
en·​roll
variants: or enrol
enrolled; enrolling

Legal Definition of enroll

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

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enrollment noun

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