enrol
English meaning: Enrol
Definition
To enrol is to officially join a school, course, or class. Students must enrol before they can start studying.
Example
“She decided to enrol in an evening English course.”
Another example: “She decided to enrol in evening classes to improve her Spanish.”
Usage — When, Where & How
To officially register as a member of a school or course. 'Enrol' is the British spelling; 'enroll' is American (note doubled l in 'enrolled/enrolling' in both). Neutral register; often used reflexively or with 'in/on/for'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'enroller' meaning to write on a roll.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- enrol in a course
- enrol on a programme
- enrol at university
- newly enrolled
- enrol your child
Word Forms
enrol/enroll (v); enrolled; enrolling; enrolment/enrollment (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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