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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 enroll (audio) , en-​ \ noun
enrollment or less commonly enrolment \ in-​ˈrōl-​mənt How to pronounce enroll (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 Bradley's team went on to enroll more than a thousand volunteers in coronavirus vaccine clinical trials for Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax, but Bradley never got a coronavirus vaccine himself. — Sierra Jenkins And John Bonifield, CNN, "Doctor who tested Covid-19 vaccines on a thousand volunteers finally gets his shot," 20 Dec. 2020 Hoke said Mayden will enroll for the spring semester and be immediately eligible. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Aztecs look toward future with emphasis on dual-threat quarterbacks," 19 Dec. 2020 The two studies in Europe and the United States are ongoing and will enroll 45 patients each. — NBC News, "Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease," 7 Dec. 2020 The two studies in Europe and the United States are ongoing and will enroll 45 patients each. — Marion Renault, Star Tribune, "Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease," 5 Dec. 2020 Moderna begins vaccine trials for teens: Biotech company Moderna is seeking to enroll 3,000 volunteers 12 to 18 years old to test its coronavirus vaccine, according to CNN. — Chronicle Staff, SFChronicle.com, "Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: Nov. 27-Dec. 3," 4 Dec. 2020 Tant said the company expects nearly 2 million Florida consumers will enroll in a 2021 ACA plan. — Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "More Floridians turn to Obamacare as pandemic deepens," 1 Dec. 2020 These results are based on the evaluation of about one-third of volunteers who are expected to participate in this trial, which is ongoing in other parts of the world and will enroll up to 60,000 people. — Sanjay Mishra, The Conversation, "Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper than Pfizer’s and Moderna’s and doesn’t require supercold temperature," 24 Nov. 2020 Keeyan Itejere all submitted a letter of intent and will enroll next year. — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "Texas notebook: Freshman F Greg Brown III has ‘limitless’ potential," 11 Nov. 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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9 Jan 2021

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“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enroll. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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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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