Topic: BUILDINGS
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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | entree, from entrer; ENTER |
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en‧try S2 W2
plural entries
plural entries1 the act of going into something [≠ exit]
act of entering
[uncountable and countable]2 when someone starts to take part in a system, a particular kind of work etc, or the permission they need in order to do this the minimum height for entry into the police force This enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets. the entry requirements for a degree course
becoming involved
[uncountable]the minimum height for entry into the police forceThis enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets.the entry requirements for a degree course3 the right to enter a place, building etc
right to enter
[uncountable] no entry (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)
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competition
[countable]a) something that you write, make, do etc in order to try and win a competition : What's the closing date for entries?
What's the closing date for entries?b) [usually singular] the number of people or things taking part in a competition : We've attracted a record entry this year.
We've attracted a record entry this year.5 a piece of writing in a diary, or in a book containing information such as a dictionary : a dictionary entry
something written
[countable]TCNa dictionary entry6TD the act of putting information into a computer : data entry
computer
[uncountable]TDdata entry7 a door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place ➔ entrance1 (1)
