(also enter key) a key on a computer keyboard which is used to perform various functions, such as executing a command or selecting options on a menu.
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Universal
1come or go into (a place):she entered the kitchen [no object]:the door opened and Karl entered
[no object] used as a stage direction to indicate when a character comes on stage:enter Hamlet
come or be introduced into:the thought never entered my head
penetrate (something):the bullet entered his stomach
(of a man) insert the penis into the vagina of (a woman):then he entered her, harsh in his passion
2begin to be involved in:in 1941 America entered the war
become a member of or start working in (an institution or profession):he entered the army as a cadet
register as a competitor or participant in a tournament, race, or examination:they won every race they enteredthe horse was entered in the Martell Cup at Aintree
start or reach (a stage or period of time) in an activity or situation:the election campaign entered its final phase
[no object] (of a particular performer in an ensemble) start or resume playing or singing.
3write or key (information) in a book, computer, etc.:children can enter the data into the computer
4 Law submit (a statement) in an official capacity:a solicitor entered a plea of guilty on her behalf
enter someone's head (or mind)
(of a thought or idea) occur to someone:the thought never entered my head!
enter into force
come into effect:the treaty entered into force in 1975
enter into the spirit of something
begin to enjoy and feel part of a lively event or atmosphere:people entered into the spirit of the occasion
enter someone's life
(of a person or thing) start to play a significant part in someone’s existence:Shiona had been sixteen when Jake entered her life
enter into
become involved in (an activity or situation):they have entered into a relationship
undertake to bind oneself by (an agreement or other commitment):the council entered into an agreement with a private firm
form part of or be a factor in:medical ethics also enter into the question
enter on/upon
1 formal begin (an activity or job); start to pursue (a particular course in life):he entered upon a turbulent political career
2 Law (as a legal entitlement) go freely into (property) as or as if the owner:the tenant shall have licence to enter upon the premises
