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

• inscribe
• list
• matriculate
• register

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

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Crooks had planned to enroll at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh this fall, a university spokesperson said this week. —Emily Davies, Washington Post, 16 July 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics approximately 61% of high school graduates enroll in college or university—a fairly standard amount compared to previous years. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 July 2024

As always, users must still have two keys to enroll to prevent being locked out of accounts if one of them is lost or broken. —Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024

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

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