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Enroll

UK //ɪnˈrəʊl//US //ɪnˈroʊl//

Definition

To sign up officially for a course or program.

In simple words: To sign up or register for something.

Examples

I decided to enroll in a cooking class.
You can enroll at the beginning of each semester.
They encourage students to enroll early to secure a spot.
She wants to enroll in a summer camp for kids.
After reviewing the options, I chose to enroll online.

Usage notes

Used mainly for joining courses or programs. It's not typically used for informal events like parties.

Grammar pattern

enroll + object

Memory hint

Think of 'enroll' as 'in-roll' — rolling into a new class or course.

Collocations

enroll in a course
enroll for classes
enroll online
enroll students
enroll at a school

Synonyms

register
sign up
join
enlist
subscribe

Antonyms

withdraw
drop out

Common mistakes

Confused with 'inscribe' — they have different contexts.
Using 'enroll' with an unqualified object, like 'enroll the class'.
Using the wrong preposition, for example, 'enroll in' instead of 'enroll on'.