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

This weekend, the real estate company owning the building said that it “will not enter” into any ICE agreement.

From Salon

The Foreign Office said it is illegal to enter into the territory without a valid permit, and anyone who does so would be issued with a removal order.

From BBC

Hapag-Lloyd said in an ad hoc release that it is in negotiations to buy all of ZIM’s shares but is yet to enter into a binding agreement.

From Barron's

As an extra incentive, the best-performing teams in the Nations League that do not directly qualify for the 2028 European Championships will enter into play-offs to earn the final spots at that tournament.

From BBC

The executive order directs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to enter into long-term contracts with coal-fired plants to serve military installations and facilities.

From Los Angeles Times