enroll
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.”
How to use enroll
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially sign up or register — for a class, a school, a program, or to vote.
Spelled with a double L in American English ("enroll"); British English often uses "enrol" with one L.
US: enroll. UK: enrol (though "enrolment" and "enrollment" both appear, "enrol" is the standard British spelling of the verb).
Word forms
enrolled past tense, enrolls singular
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She _____ at the local college to study nursing.
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.
Synonyms
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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.