enter into
Britishverb
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to be considered as a necessary part of (one's plans, calculations, etc)
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to be in sympathy with
he enters into his patient's problems
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Participate in, take an active role or interest in, as in We had to think twice before we entered into these negotiations . [Late 1700s]
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Become party to (a contract), bind oneself, as in The nations entered into a new agreement . [First half of 1500s]
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Become a component, form a part of, as in Finances soon entered into the discussion . [Early 1700s]
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Also, go into . Consider, investigate, as in The report entered into the effect of high interest rates , or Let's not go into that . [Mid-1500s]
Example Sentences
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In addition, some feminists argue that women cannot voluntarily enter into surrogacy agreements because they cannot know in advance the bond they may develop with the fetus during pregnancy.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Those less affluent children are prioritised for 22.5 hours because that is going to ensure they are not on the backfoot as they enter into primary school."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“They nullify the ability of independently elected constitutional officers to enter into contracts authorized by federal law,” the lawsuit said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will read the writing on the wall and enter into similar settlements," Lopez said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Ah, sir, you dwellers in the city cannot enter into the feelings of the hunter.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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