enroll

verb en·roll \ in-ˈrōl , en- \

variants: or less commonly enrol

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Examples: enroll in a Sentence

Definition of enroll

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

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enrollee

play \in-rō-ˈlē, en-\ noun

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enrollment

or less commonly enrolment play \in-ˈrōl-mənt, 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.

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The Israel School of Excellence, as it will be known, 2701 W. 25th Ave., is expected to enroll 50 students in grades K-8 starting Aug. 21.

— meredith colias-pete, Post-Tribune, "New Christian school to move into former Grissom Elementary," 11 July 2018
English teacher Kozbi Simmons said Digital Harbor High School, a South Baltimore magnet school that enrolls more than 1,200 students, was a ghost town.

— talia richman, baltimoresun.com, "'We’re all just wondering why we’re here': Extra school days lead to empty classrooms in Maryland," 19 June 2018
These white Catholic missionaries invited black parents to enroll their children in Catholic schools.

— Smithsonian, "The History of Black Catholics in America," 8 June 2018
Parents who don't enroll their children in the program may end up losing their child benefits, according to Reuters.

— travis fedschun, Fox News, "Denmark to force 'ghetto' children to learn about democracy, Christmas," 29 May 2018
Since 2017, more than 147,000 people have used it to enroll, according to health department data.

— ted alcorn, Vox, "Thousands of organs are lost before they can be donated. Here’s how to save them.," 23 Apr. 2018
The school enrolls about 750 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.

— Howard County Times, "Education and schools in Howard County," 1 Mar. 2018
Also different now, Russo says, the majority of those who enroll in the school are women of color.

— rebecca traister, The Cut, "The Other Women’s March on Washington," 19 Jan. 2018
American Leadership is repaying those loans largely with state tax dollars it gets based on the number of students who enroll in its charter schools.

— craig harris, azcentral, "Arizona charter school founder makes millions building his own schools," 11 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of enroll

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

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ENROLL Defined for English Language Learners

enroll

verb

Definition of enroll for English Language Learners

: 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

ENROLL Defined for Kids

enroll

verb en·roll \ in-ˈrōl \

Definition of enroll for Students

enrolled; enrolling

1 : to include (as a name) on a roll or list

2 : to take in as a member

3 : to become a member : join

Law Dictionary

enroll

transitive verb en·roll

variants: or enrol

legal Definition of enroll

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 1 — compare engross

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enrollment

noun

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