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enter into something

 

1. . Lit. to get into something. She entered into the house and immediately went to work. As the people entered into the cathedral, they became quiet.

2. Fig. to join in something; to participate in something. I couldn't get him to enter into the spirit of the party. She just loves to enter into things and have a good time with people.

See also: enter

enter into

1. Participate in, take an active role or interest in, as in We had to think twice before we entered into these negotiations. [Late 1700s]

2. Become party to (a contract), bind oneself, as in The nations entered into a new agreement. [First half of 1500s]

3. Become a component, form a part of, as in Finances soon entered into the discussion. [Early 1700s]

4. Also, go into. Consider, investigate, as in The report entered into the effect of high interest rates, or Let's not go into that. [Mid-1500s]

See also: enter

enter into

v.

1. To participate or take an active interest in something: After college, she entered into politics. The union and management have decided to enter into negotiations in order to settle the strike.

2. To enroll or register someone or something in some activity: I'm going to enter my dog into the competition.

3. To become party to a contract: The nations entered into a trade agreement.

4. To become a part of something: Financial matters entered into the discussion.

See also: enter