enroll

verb

en·​roll in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio)
en-
variants or less commonly enrol
enrolled; enrolling
Synonyms of enrollnext

transitive verb

1
: to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
the school enrolls about 800 pupils
2
: to prepare a final perfect copy of (a bill passed by a legislature) in written or printed form
3
: to roll or wrap up

intransitive verb

: to enroll oneself or cause oneself to be enrolled
we enrolled in the history course
enrollee
in-rō-ˈlē How to pronounce enroll (audio)
en-
noun
enrollment noun
or less commonly enrolment
in-ˈrōl-mənt How to pronounce enroll (audio)
en-

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Examples of enroll in a Sentence

The college enrolls about 25,000 students. They enrolled several volunteers for the study.
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Parents or legal guardians can enroll eligible children under 18, while adults, including former students, can enroll themselves. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Though the board does not have the authority to forgive the charges, which will still be due by the end of the year, board President Allan Marks encouraged residents to enroll in programs that could help alleviate rising costs. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 For starters, all consumers using an agent in the federal marketplace will need to get a one-time confirmation code or link to authorize a specific agent to enroll them or make changes on their behalf. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Fees are set by state regulation and capped at $75 to enroll and $50 a month, with averages of about $40 and $30. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enroll

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrouler, from en- + rolle roll, register

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enroll was in the 14th century

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enroll

verb
en·​roll
variants also enrol
in-ˈrōl How to pronounce enroll (audio)
enrolled; enrolling
1
: to enter in a list or roll : register
2
a
: to take into membership
b
: to become a member : join, enter
enroll in the army
enroll in school
enrollment
-mənt How to pronounce enroll (audio)
noun

Legal Definition

enroll

transitive verb
en·​roll
variants or enrol
enrolled; enrolling
1
: to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
enrolled the deed
2
: to prepare a final copy of (a bill passed by a legislature) in written or printed form see also enrolled bill at bill sense 1 compare engross
enrollment noun
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