- [countable, uncountable] an act of going into or getting into a place
- She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause.
- The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.
- They block the entry of the virus into the cells.
- entry into something How did the thieves gain entry into the building?
- entry to something Efforts to effect an entry to the flooded submarine were unsuccessful.
- There are security checks at the point of entry.
Extra Examples- Caesar's triumphal entry into Rome
- The children were silenced by the sudden entry of Mrs Robbins.
- On my entry they immediately stopped what they were doing.
- The champion made his usual dramatic entry into the arena.
- She wondered how she could gain entry to the building.
- Fire marshals barred entry to the hall.
- He found the door locked, but he forced an entry.
- New York was the point of entry for most immigrants arriving in the US.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- forced
- forcible
- unauthorized
- …
- force
- gain
- bar
- …
- point
- code
- entry into
- entry to
- a/the point of entry
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- [uncountable] the right or opportunity to enter a place
- No Entry (= for example, on a sign)
- entry to something Entry to the museum is free.
- entry into something to be granted/refused entry into the country
Extra Examples- Until 1968 Commonwealth citizens were allowed free entry into Britain.
- The singer was refused entry to the US.
- Hotel guests have free entry to the sports centre.
- Entry to the party conference was denied to several journalists.
- A sign said 'No Entry'.
- undocumented workers seeking entry to the US
- They were later allowed entry into the country.
- The sign on the gates read ‘No Unauthorized Entry’.
- The landlord had the right of entry to the building with due warning.
- The club offers free entry to women on Thursdays.
- Entry tickets to most attractions are included in the price of the holiday.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- college
- school
- …
- apply for
- gain
- allow somebody
- …
- criteria
- qualifications
- requirements
- …
- entry into
- entry to
- right of entry
- [countable] something that you do, write or make to take part in a competition, for example answering a set of questions
- There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs).
- The closing date for entries is 31 March.
- The winning entry will be published in next month's issue.
- The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice.
Extra Examples- Submit your entry by Tuesday 26 March.
- one of the best entries to our competition
- They have had a lot of entries this year.
- We had too many entries for this event.
- There were a record 2 000 entries in the under-17 section.
- The show attracted entries from all over the country.
- Send in your entry as soon as possible!
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- winning
- late
- post
- send
- …
- coupon
- form
- fee
- …
- entry for
- entry in
- entry to
- …
- [uncountable] the act of taking part in a competition, race, etc.
- Entry is open to anyone over the age of 18.
- an entry form/fee
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- winning
- late
- post
- send
- …
- coupon
- form
- fee
- …
- entry for
- entry in
- entry to
- …
- [singular] the total number of people who are taking part in a competition, race, etc.
- There's a record entry for this year's marathon.
- [countable] an item, for example a piece of information, that is written or printed in a dictionary, an account book, a diary, etc.
- an encyclopedia entry
- a blog/diary/journal entry
- entry in something There is no entry in his diary for that day.
WordfinderExtra ExamplesTopics Literature and writingb1- Very little information is given in the diary entries.
- the last entry she made in her diary
- Look at the dictionary entry for ‘welcome’.
- I post the occasional blog entry.
- First examine the entries on the marriage register.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- diary
- journal
- dictionary
- …
- make
- write
- post
- …
- in an/the entry
- entry for
- entry in
- …
- [uncountable] the act of recording information in a computer, book, etc.
- The job involves filing and data entry.
- [uncountable] the right or opportunity to take part in something or become a member of a group
- entry into something countries seeking entry into the European Union
- It is extremely difficult for new companies to gain entry into the market.
- entry to something She applied for entry to Nottingham University.
Extra Examples- These qualifications will not guarantee you entry into the police force.
- Childcare facilities are provided to reduce entry barriers for those with family responsibilities.
- The course will ease students' entry into a career.
- It has been necessary to restrict entry into the club.
- Hungary's entry into the EU
- Entry to university should be based on academic potential.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- college
- school
- …
- apply for
- gain
- allow somebody
- …
- criteria
- qualifications
- requirements
- …
- entry into
- entry to
- right of entry
- [uncountable] the act of taking part in an activity or becoming a member of a group
- entry into something Things changed forever with the entry of women into the workforce.
- That was before the American entry into the war.
- (also entryway)(both especially North American English) [countable] a door, gate or passage where you enter a building; an entrance hall
- You can leave your umbrella in the entry.
- the dramatic entry to the gallery
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryentry + noun- way
- hall
- door
- …
- entry to
going in
in competition
written information
joining group/activity
door/gate
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French entree, based on Latin intrata, feminine past participle of intrare, from intra ‘within’.
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