enter into

British  

verb

1. to be considered as a necessary part of (one's plans, calculations, etc)

2. to be in sympathy with

   he enters into his patient's problems

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enter into Idioms  

1. Participate in, take an active role or interest in, as in We had to think twice before we entered into these negotiations . [Late 1700s]

2. Become party to (a contract), bind oneself, as in The nations entered into a new agreement . [First half of 1500s]

3. Become a component, form a part of, as in Finances soon entered into the discussion . [Early 1700s]

4. 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]

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Example Sentences

The chain will not acquire these films, but instead will enter into agreements with filmmakers to exhibit their films on Alamo Drafthouse screens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

He warned that the want of central regulation meant that “no nation acquainted with the nature of our political association would be unwise enough to enter into stipulations with the United States.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

On February 11, Trump signed an executive order directing US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to enter into long-term supply contracts with US coal power plants.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Thursday’s ban by the Insolvency Service revolves around one specific allegation: that Greensill made three firms in his group enter into a series of transactions with U.S. construction company Katerra in late 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“And now,” said Julian, when everything was quiet, “I hope we are all ready to leave the phenomenal world and enter into the sublime?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt