entry

noun

UK /ˈentri/

Word Forms

singular	entry
plural	entries

1
uncountable the right or ability to go into a place
gain entry (=succeed in entering a place):
We had to remove the lock on the door to gain entry.
refuse/deny entry:
Officials have been refused entry to the two camps.
entry to/into:
Entry to the exhibition costs £5.50.
Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something
access
entry
entrance
1. 1a
  the act of entering a place
  They were charged with illegal entry into the US.
  Synonyms and related words
  Arrivals and entrances
  arrival
  entry
  homecoming
2. 1b
  countable a place where you enter a building. The more usual word is entrance.
  Synonyms and related words
  Entrances, exits and gateways
  access
  arch
  archway
2
uncountable the process of becoming involved in a situation
entry to/into:
America’s entry into the war
Synonyms and related words
Involvement and participation
involvement
participation
intervention
1. 2a
  the right to become a member of an organization, profession, or other group
  entry to/into:
  Older students are being denied entry into full-time education.
  Synonyms and related words
  A right to know, have or do something
  access
  entry
  entrance
3
countable a set of information that is part of a series of things written in a book, list, computer database etc
Her diary entries for that month show how unhappy she was.
the dictionary entry for the word ‘play’
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
1. 3a
  something that you have to make or do when you take part in a competition
  The contest attracted entries from all over the country.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for competitions
  arms race
  competition
  contest

phrases

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