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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“We made the strategic decision to sell the land beneath the Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills store and enter into a long-term lease with the new owner,” said a spokesperson for Saks Global.
From Los Angeles Times
She said in a statement that Zhang and Xuan “made multiple fraudulent representations that induced her to enter into a contract she would have never entered had she known the truth and Zhang and Xuan subsequently breached that contract in numerous ways.”
"But it's taught me to enter into discussions being more intentional and thoughtful, and also backing myself up."
From BBC
Krispy Kreme on Friday said it expects to complete the sale in the first quarter of 2026, adding that it would enter into a development and franchise agreement with Unison effective at the closing.
The deal would remove tariffs on EU products such as cars and wine, while goods like beef would be able to enter into the bloc more easily from the Mercosur countries.
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