enter into

phrase

1
: to make oneself a party to or in
enter into an agreement
2
: to form or be part of
your prejudices shouldn't enter into it
3
: to participate or share in
enter into the spirit of the occasion

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Our relationship with Virginia is rooted in the Treaty of Middle Plantation, entered into in 1677 between the English Crown and Virginia Indian Tribes following Bacon’s Rebellion. — Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 The two companies have entered into a nonbinding letter of intent to separate out Pearl, which is being valued at $350 million. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 There is the availability to shop around for a power provider, but experts strongly advise doing research before entering into a contract. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Costs can vary depending on the factor, the customer base, invoice volume and payment terms, so businesses should understand the full fee structure before entering into an agreement. — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enter into

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of enter into was in 1548

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“Enter into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enter%20into. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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