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 of enroll

• enlist
• list
• matriculate
• register
• induct

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

When schools can only enroll from a narrow band of families, fewer participate and fewer new schools open. — Erika Donalds, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Those who earn more than four times the federal poverty level can enroll in an ACA plan but won't be eligible for subsidies. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

After toying with the prospect of pursuing art, her other major passion, Mazzolai ultimately decided to enroll at the University of Pisa in 1987 to study biology. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2026

Between 2,000 and 4,000 undocumented students attend UC, which enrolls nearly 301,000 students. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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