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

The University of California wants to enroll nearly 3,600 more California students in the next academic year but is bracing for a looming budget crunch that could make it difficult to pay for increased enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the two programs enroll more than 140 million Americans, or more than 41% of the population.

From Los Angeles Times

Some experts have suggested the bill’s inclusion of a component that gives nonviolent drug offenders the option to enroll in rehab rather than jailing them may have made it more appealing to moderate and left-leaning voters.

From Los Angeles Times

New York University researchers also calculated its savings to the Medicaid program, comparing Medicaid expenses for people coping with mental health conditions who did and didn’t enroll in Fountain House.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he believes migrants from Mexico should be eligible for the pension, but his government did not take steps to ensure that those living in the U.S. can enroll in the program.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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