enroll

1 of 2

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-

enrollee

2 of 2

noun

en·​roll·​ee ə̇n¦rō¦lē 

en-

plural -s

: a person who is enrolled (as in a military force or a course of study)

Synonyms of enroll

Verb

• enlist
• list
• matriculate
• register
• induct

Examples of enroll in a Sentence

Verb

The college enrolls about 25,000 students.

They enrolled several volunteers for the study.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

And when fewer foreign students enroll, these policies also put medical schools in danger by cutting tuition revenue that is typically higher for foreign students. — Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Reddy plans to enroll in University of Georgia this fall on a pre-med track with ambitions to pursue a career in obstetrics and gynecology, according to local station WALB-TV. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Another Fort Worth provider weighed in on the ongoing tension between public schools and community childcare providers that are competing to enroll 4-year-old pre-K students. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

In 2025, Good Work Austin, a nonprofit that advocates for restaurant workers, launched a small pilot program with Central Health to help local food workers enroll in Sendero plans and cover their premiums. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

First Known Use

Verb

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