- entry
- en|tryW2S2 [ˈentri] n plural entries▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(act of entering)¦2¦(becoming involved)¦3¦(right to enter)¦4¦(competition)¦5¦(something written)¦6¦(computer)¦7¦(door)¦▬▬▬▬▬▬▬[Date: 1200-1300; : Old French; Origin: entree, from entrer; ENTER]1.) ¦(ACT OF ENTERING)¦ [U and C]the act of going into something≠ ↑exit entry into▪ It was dark and their entry into the camp had gone unnoticed.▪ Harry made his entry into the village.▪ There was no sign of a forced entry .▪ How did the thieves gain entry (=get in) ?2.) ¦(BECOMING INVOLVED)¦[U]when someone starts to take part in a system, a particular kind of work etc, or the permission they need in order to do thisentry into/to▪ Britain's entry into the European Union▪ the minimum height for entry into the police force▪ This enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets.▪ the entry requirements for a degree course3.) ¦(RIGHT TO ENTER)¦[U]the right to enter a place, building etcentry to/into▪ Entry to the gardens is included in the price of admission.▪ The refugees were repeatedly refused entry into (=not allowed in) the country.no entry(=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)▪ an entry visa4.) ¦(COMPETITION)¦a) something that you write, make, do etc in order to try and win a competition▪ The winning entry will be published in our April issue.▪ What's the closing date for entries?b) [usually singular]the number of people or things taking part in a competition▪ We've attracted a record entry this year.5.) ¦(SOMETHING WRITTEN)¦a piece of writing in a ↑diary, or in a book containing information such as a dictionary▪ a dictionary entry6.) ¦(COMPUTER)¦[U]the act of putting information into a computer▪ data entry7.) ¦(DOOR)¦ also entryway AmEa door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place→↑entrance1 (1)
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
