enroll

verb

en·​roll in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio)
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 noun
enrollment noun
or less commonly enrolment

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 Most people in the United States enroll in hospice for just a short time, many after pushing the limits of their chemo regimen. Amy Ettinger, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 The private plans covered 31 million people last year and the largest sellers -- units of UnitedHealth Group Inc., Humana Inc. and CVS Health Corp. -- enroll about half the market. John Tozzi Bloomberg News (tns), arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2024 In the past few years approximately 60% of high school graduates have gone on to enroll in college—though that number dropped and then rose again since the COVID pandemic. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024 In this way, the health department hopes to enroll more people in the Well Woman Program and quickly connect them to free screenings. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 Those scores can affect how parents perceive their school districts or campuses, ultimately influencing their decision about where to enroll their kids. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2024 Scott, who attended a Driesell-run camp at Davidson, initially planned to enroll with the Wildcats but changed his mind and enrolled at North Carolina. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2024 To enroll online, families with children who've already attended a MPS school can do so through Infinite Campus, while families who are new to the district can enroll through a separate link on the district website. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024 The 2024 team will benefit from having 27 players — four freshmen and 23 transfers — enroll early in order to participate in spring football. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2024

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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

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

Dictionary Entries Near enroll

Cite this Entry

“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enroll. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

enroll

verb
en·​roll
variants also enrol
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 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

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