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
They have tried to make the decision on facts, and not let the emotion of it being his home grand prix enter into the equation.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Moreover, the two parties will enter into a 15-year bancassurance agreement, which should limit disruption to HSBC’s Singapore banking services, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
European regulators said in a statement that for a period of 10 years, Paramount should also not directly or indirectly "enter into any agreement or understanding with Universal to jointly co-distribute films in the EEA".
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Brave? To enter into a contract with someone you hardly know? It's certain failure."
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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