verb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

enroll

ihn-ROHL

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Enroll (verb) means to officially register someone (or yourself) as a member of a group, school, course, or organization. Example: “She enrolled at the local college to study nursing.”

verb

To officially register someone (or yourself) as a member of a group, school, course, or organization.

"She enrolled at the local college to study nursing."

"The company enrolled all new hires in the health plan automatically."

To sign up to vote or join a formal list or roll.

"He enrolled to vote as soon as he turned eighteen."

How to use enroll

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo officially sign up or register — for a class, a school, a program, or to vote.

Common mistake

Spelled with a double L in American English ("enroll"); British English often uses "enrol" with one L.

UK vs US

US: enroll. UK: enrol (though "enrolment" and "enrollment" both appear, "enrol" is the standard British spelling of the verb).

Common pairings

enroll in a course enroll a child in school enroll for classes

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: enrolls
Past tense: enrolled

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman enroller, built from en- ("into") plus roll — literally "to put into a roll," since names were once recorded on a rolled parchment list.

Origin: Anglo-Norman

Synonyms

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Antonyms

withdraw

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Frequently asked questions

What does “enroll” mean?

The word “enroll” means to officially register someone (or yourself) as a member of a group, school, course, or organization. In plain terms, to officially sign up or register — for a class, a school, a program, or to vote.

How do you pronounce “enroll”?

“Enroll” is pronounced ihn-ROHL (/ɛnˈɹoʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “enroll” in a sentence?

Here is “enroll” used in a sentence: “She enrolled at the local college to study nursing.”

What part of speech is “enroll”?

“Enroll” is a verb.

Where does the word “enroll” come from?

The word “enroll” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman enroller, built from en- ("into") plus roll — literally "to put into a roll," since names were once recorded on a rolled parchment list.

Is “enroll” a common word?

“Enroll” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “enroll” have?

“Enroll” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to officially register someone (or yourself) as a member of a group, school, course, or organization.

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