enroll

[ en-rohl ]

verb (used with object)

, en·rolled, en·rol·ling.

1. to write the name of (a person) in a roll or register; place upon a list; register:

   It took two days to enroll the new students.

2. to enlist (oneself ).
3. to put in a record; record:

   to enroll the minutes of a meeting; to enroll the great events of history.

4. to roll or wrap up:

   fruit enrolled in tissue paper.

5. Nautical. to document (a U.S. vessel) by issuing a certificate of enrollment.

verb (used without object)

, en·rolled, en·rol·ling.

1. to enroll oneself:

   He enrolled in college last week.

Other Words From

• en·roller noun
• preen·roll verb
• reen·roll verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of enroll¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English enrollen, from Old French enroller. See en- ¹, roll

Example Sentences

His father, Lenard Sr., eventually found him, gained custody, got him grief counseling and enrolled him in an independent study program.

From Los Angeles Times

In one early scene, she voices her preference for maneuvering around Shiz University, where she’s just enrolled, without help — a desire wholly understood by her sister, if not their overbearing father or the campus staff.

From Los Angeles Times

Hahn said her organization has partnered with the United Farm Workers union to help farmworkers employed by major farms and labor brokers under investigation by California’s workplace safety agency enroll in the program.

From Los Angeles Times

About 18 students enrolled in the two courses in September.

From BBC

Public schools are required under federal law to enroll any student within their jurisdiction, and in California, school officials are not allowed to ask about their immigration status.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accept
• admit
• employ
• engage
• enlist
• enter
• join
• obtain
• recruit
• register