noun (plural entries)
going in
1 [C,U] ~ (into sth) 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. * How did the thieves gain entry into the building?
2 [U] ~ (to / into sth) the right or opportunity to enter a place:
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) * Entry to the museum is free. * to be granted / refused entry into the country -< ENTRANCE
joining group
3 [U] ~ (into sth) the right or opportunity to take part in sth or become a member of a group:
countries seeking entry into the European Union * the entry of women into the workforce * American entry into the war
in competition
4 [C] 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 sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice.
5 [U] the act of taking part in a competition, race, etc:
Entry is open to anyone over the age of 18. * an entry form
6 [sing.] the total number of people who are taking part in a competition, race, etc:
There's a record entry for this year's marathon.
written information
7 [C] ~ (in sth) 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 * There is no entry in his diary for that day.
8 [U] the act of recording information in a computer, book, etc:
More keyboarding staff are required for data entry.
door / gate
9 (also entryway ) (both AmE) [C] a door, gate or passage where you enter a building; an entrance hall:
You can leave your umbrella in the entry. -> ENTRANCE
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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