🇺🇸 How to say

“to enter” in English

to enter
Illustration of "to enter" in a English cultural setting
A young woman slides open the front door of a traditional Japanese house and steps inside, removing her shoes in the genkan entranceway. The warm light from inside spills out onto the wooden step.

Usage note

Use 'to enter' to talk about going into a place.

Examples

  • I enter my house.

    I enter my house.

  • Please enter the room.

    Please enter the room.

  • He enters the shop.

    He enters the shop.

Quick check

What does "enter" mean?

  • A. to enter
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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