B2verb 2K

Register

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/","/ˈredʒɪstəz/","/ˈredʒɪstəd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈredʒɪstər/","/ˈredʒɪstərz/","/ˈredʒɪstərd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Register

to record your/somebody’s/something’s name on an official list

In simple words: A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation.

Register in a sentence

• You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot.
• Please register your complaints at the customer service desk.
• Before using the software, you must register an account on their website.
• The doctor asked me to register my symptoms before the appointment.
• I decided to register with the local gym to improve my fitness.
• The term 'register' can also refer to a list or record of names.
• In programming, you might use a register to store temporary data.
• The school will register all incoming students on the first day of classes.

How to use Register

Use 'register' when discussing levels of formality in language. Appropriate in both academic and casual discussions. Avoid using it in purely informal or slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'register' as a dial; you adjust the dial based on how formal or casual you need to be.

Related words

Collocations with Register

• formally
• officially
• properly
• be required to
• have to
• must
• as
• at
• for
• newly registered
• barely
• hardly
• dimly
• fail to
• not seem to
• begin to

Synonyms for Register

• style
• level
• formality
• tone

Opposites of Register

• colloquial
• informal

Common mistakes with Register

• Confused with 'registrar', which is a person who keeps records.
• Using 'register' to mean 'register for an event', which is different.
• Misunderstanding the term as only relating to written language, ignoring spoken forms.

Frequently asked questions about Register

What does Register mean?

A way of speaking or writing that fits a situation.

What is the definition of Register?

to record your/somebody’s/something’s name on an official list

How do you use Register in a sentence?

You need to register for the conference in advance to secure your spot.

Can you give another example of Register?

Please register your complaints at the customer service desk.

What are synonyms for Register?

Common alternatives include style, level, formality, tone.

What is the opposite of Register?

Opposite meanings include colloquial, informal.

What words go with Register?

It commonly pairs with formally, officially, properly, be required to, have to, must, as, at, for, newly registered, barely, hardly, dimly, fail to, not seem to, begin to.

What are common mistakes when using Register?

Confused with 'registrar', which is a person who keeps records. Using 'register' to mean 'register for an event', which is different. Misunderstanding the term as only relating to written language, ignoring spoken forms.

How do you pronounce Register?

US: /["/ˈredʒɪstər/","/ˈredʒɪstərz/","/ˈredʒɪstərd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/","/ˈredʒɪstəz/","/ˈredʒɪstəd/","/ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Register?

Use 'register' when discussing levels of formality in language. Appropriate in both academic and casual discussions. Avoid using it in purely informal or slang contexts.

What CEFR level is Register?

"Register" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.