entryen‧try /ˈentri/ ●●● S3 W2 noun (plural entries) 
It was dark and their entry into the camp had gone unnoticed. Harry made his entry into the village. There was no sign of a forced entry. How did the thieves gain entry (=get in)?2becoming involved [uncountable] when someone starts to take part in a system, a particular kind of work etc, or the permission they need in order to do thisentry into/to Britain’s entry into the European Union the minimum height for entry into the police force This enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets. the entry requirements for a degree course3right to enter [uncountable] the right to enter a place, building etcentry to/into Entry to the gardens is included in the price of admission. The refugees were repeatedly refused entry into (=not allowed in) the country.no entry (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere) an entry visa4competition [countable] a)something that you write, make, do etc in order to try and win a competition: The winning entry will be published in our April issue. What’s the closing date for entries? b)[usually singular] the number of people or things taking part in a competition: We’ve attracted a record entry this year.5something written [countable] a piece of writing in a diary, or in a book containing information such as a dictionary: a dictionary entry6computer [uncountable] the act of putting information into a computer: data entry7door [countable] (also entryway American English) a door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place → entrance1(1)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsgain entry· Burglars use various methods to gain entry to houses.force an entry (=get into a building by breaking a door, window etc)· The church was locked, but he managed to force an entry.make your entry (=enter in a way that makes other people notice you)· She waited until everyone was sitting down before she made her entry.adjectivesillegal entry (=when someone gets into a building illegally)· The two men were later arrested and charged with illegal entry.unauthorized entry (=when someone gets into a place where they are not allowed)· There was a big sign on the door saying NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY.forced entry (=when someone gets into a building illegally by breaking a door, window etc)· There were no signs of a forced entry, but several paintings were missing.entry + NOUNan entry point (=a place where people can enter a country)· The 2,000 mile border is the main entry point into the country for illegal aliens.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsgain entry (=be allowed to take part)· You need good exam results to gain entry to the best universities.restrict entry (=stop someone taking part in something)· Tariffs on trade have the effect of restricting entry into the market.NOUN + entryuniversity/college/school entry· Japan has one of the highest rates of college and university entry in the world.entry + NOUNentry requirements· Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for the school.entry qualifications· What are the entry qualifications for the course?COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesfree· Guests have free entry to the hotel spa and gym.· Entry is free for children.entry + NOUNan entry visa (=a visa which allows you to enter a country)· Visitors to the United States must first obtain an entry visa.an entry ticket (=a ticket that allows you to enter a place)· The holiday includes a 2-day entry ticket to the Euro Disneyland Theme Park.verbsapply for entry· The number of people applying for entry into the country is increasing every year.allow (somebody) entry (also grant (somebody) entry formal) (=let someone enter a place)· Citizens of most EU countries are allowed automatic entry into Britain.refuse/deny (somebody) entry (=stop someone entering)· He was refused entry to the club because he was wearing trainers.phrasesno entry (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)· The door had ‘No Entry’ written in large letters.
WORD ORIGINentry
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French entree, from entrer; ➔ ENTEREXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- All entries for the contest must be received by September 11.
- Her entry in the "Funniest Photo Contest" won third prize.
- Look up the entry for George Washington in the encyclopedia.
- Organizers of the Lawson short story competition have received over 100,000 entries.
- The entry of women into the work force was one of the most significant changes in our society.
- The winning entry was a short film from France.
- Also note that the numeric entries can include commas and dollar signs. 7.
- Certainly, Coleman and no other was the route of entry into the College and into the army veterinary service.
- It ends on the eve of entry into Canaan.
- Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or damaged in the post.
- The biggest barrier to entry into the video shopping arena has been the lack of available channels offering variety to customers.
- The West Court has a paved entry from the north, but by way of steps down rather than a ramp up.
- This may result either from the history of entry in each country or from government regulation.
- Wait till the chorus of old men starts announcing the entry of Catullus.
Longman Language Activatorsomewhere where you enter
: entrance to · It took us ages to find the entrance to the park.back/front/side entrance · Davis used a side entrance to avoid the waiting reporters.
American the door or space you go through to enter a place: · Over the entryway was an inscription in Latin.entry/entryway to/of: · We stopped at the entry to the church to admire the architecture.
the entrance to a large public building: · We walked all the way around the museum looking for the way in.· There's a red flashing sign above the door saying "Way In" - you can't miss it.
the way things are arranged so that the public can enter somewhere: · The entrance has been widened to give improved access for disabled people.access to: · City officials are considering building a path to give the public access to the ruins.
to enter a place illegally or by using force · A man was arrested for trying to enter the actress's Beverly Hills home.enter through/by etc · It appears the burglars entered through a back window.
to succeed in entering a room, building, or area which is locked or difficult to enter, especially by using force or by finding an unusual way in: · How did you get in? I thought the door was locked.· Some animals hadn't gotten in the shed and made a mess.get into something: · Thieves had apparently got into the apartments by posing as electricians.
to enter a building by using force, in order to steal something: · If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off.break into something: · Thieves broke into the gallery and made off with paintings valued at over $2 million.
if someone, especially criminals or the police gain entry or gain access , they succeed in entering a locked building or room, especially by using force: · The police gained entry by smashing down the door.gain entry/gain access to: · Somehow the woman had gained access to his dressing room and was waiting there when he came off the stage.
to enter a building or room by using force, especially when someone is trying to stop you: · They've blocked the door. We'll have to force our way in.force your way into something: · Police eventually forced their way into the building and arrested the gunman.
the crime of entering a place illegally, especially with the intention of stealing something: · You can't just go into his apartment when he's not there - that's breaking and entering.· He was caught in the school at night and has been charged with breaking and entering.
to illegally enter or be on someone's land or in a building without permission from the owner: · Get out of the yard! Can't you see the sign? It says "No Trespassing."trespass on: · Carlson was fined $1000 for trespassing on government property.
to enter an area that is well guarded or dangerous to enter - used especially in a military context: · The barbed wire fences and security shields made the air base very difficult to penetrate.
to not let someone enter to prevent someone from entering a place, for example by locking doors and windows, or building fences: keep out somebody: · He bought a new security system to keep out intruders.keep somebody out: · Family members can go in to visit him, but we need to keep everyone else out.keep somebody out of something: · Try to keep Ed out of the bedroom while I finish wrapping his present.
to shut a door, window etc in order to prevent someone from entering, especially because they would be interrupting you or annoying you: shut out somebody: · He slammed the door, shutting out the dogs.shut somebody out (of something): · John shut everybody out of the kitchen so that he could prepare his grand surprise.
to stop someone from entering a place by locking a door: lock somebody out/lock out somebody: · Her husband threw her out of the trailer without shoes or clothes and locked her out.lock somebody out of something: · I can't believe I locked myself out of the house again.
to refuse to allow someone to enter a country or a public place: refuse somebody entry: · Immigration officials refused her entry because they thought she was planning to stay.refuse entry to somebody: · The management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who is improperly dressed.
to refuse to let someone into a place where a public event is happening, especially because it is full: turn somebody away/turn away somebody: · Hundreds of disappointed fans were turned away at the gates.· The club's so popular, we have to turn people away every night.
to officially forbid someone from entering a building or area, especially because they have caused trouble or because it is dangerous for them to go there: · The tavern banned Ted for starting a fight.bar/ban somebody from something: · We've had to bar visitors from the garden because some of the pathways aren't safe.bar/ban somebody for life (=forbidden from entering for the rest of your life): · After the incident at the country club, Chuck was banned for life.
someone who takes part in something formal someone who takes part in an organized event or activity: · This summer's children's art program had 14 participants.· At the end of the conference, all the participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire.participant in: · Reyes is an active participant in the protest movement.
someone who takes part in a race, game, or competition: · One of the competitors hurt her leg during the race.· Twenty-seven competitors from around the country will take part in Sunday's monster truck rally.
formal someone who takes part in a competition: · Davis was selected from 200,000 entrants to win the trip to the Super Bowl.· The winning entrant will receive a scholarship to the famous college of art and a year's supply of artist's materials.
someone who takes part in a competition or game, especially one that is judged by a group of judges: · Suzanne was a beauty-queen contestant in college.· The questions that contestants must answer get more difficult as the game goes on.
the piece of work or answer which someone has sent to be judged in a competition: · All entries for the contest must be received by September 11.· Her entry in the "Funniest Photo Contest" won third prize.· Organizers of the Lawson short story competition have received over 100,000 entries.
the people involved are the people who are taking part or who took part in an activity or event: · In court she gave evidence about her torture, naming the officers involved.· Most of the people involved have by now either died or moved away.· Following the riots, the university promised to discipline all those involved.
someone who takes part in a game: · Up to six players can play this game on-line.· It's now the turn of player number three.·
WORD SETSadjoin, verbalcove, nounantechamber, nounanteroom, nounapartment block, nounapse, nounarcade, nounart gallery, nounatrium, nounattic, nounauditorium, nounawning, nounback door, nounback-to-back, nounbailey, nounbalcony, nounbalustrade, nounbanister, nounbarn, nounbasilica, nounbastion, nounbay window, nounblock, nounbrownstone, nounbungalow, nounbunkhouse, nounbyre, nouncabin, nouncampanile, nouncanteen, nouncarport, nouncasement, nouncastle, nounceiling, nouncellar, nouncentre, nounchalet, nounchamber, nounchancel, nounchanging room, nounchateau, nounchimney, nounchimney breast, nounchimney pot, nounchimney stack, nouncladding, nounclerk of works, nouncloakroom, nouncloister, nounclubhouse, nouncoatroom, nouncocktail lounge, nouncolonnade, nouncolumn, nouncommon room, nouncomplex, nouncompound, nounconcourse, nouncondominium, nounconservatory, nounconvent, nouncoping, nouncornerstone, nouncorn exchange, nouncorridor, nouncottage, nouncountry house, nouncountry seat, nouncourthouse, nouncowshed, noundado, noundance hall, noundetached, adjectivedoor, noundoorpost, noundormer, nounedifice, nounentry, nounentryway, nounestate, nounestate agent, nounextension, nouneyrie, nounfacade, nounfallout shelter, nounfamily room, nounfarmhouse, nounfire door, nounfire escape, nounfire station, nounfitment, nounfixture, nounflatlet, nounflight, nounfloor, nounfolly, nounforecourt, nounfort, nounfortress, nounfoyer, nounfrontage, nounfront room, nounfuneral home, noungable, noungabled, adjectivegargoyle, noungrandstand, noungrange, noungranny flat, noungrille, nounground floor, nounguardhouse, nounguesthouse, nounguildhall, noungutter, nounguttering, noungym, noungymnasium, nounhabitation, nounhall, nounhallway, nounhatch, nounhatchway, nounhayloft, nounhealth centre, nounhigh-rise, adjectivehospice, nounhospital, nounlaboratory, nounlanding, nounleaded lights, nounlean-to, nounledge, nounlightning conductor, nounlintel, nounlobby, nounlodge, nounloft, nounlog cabin, nounlounge, nounlouvre, nounmaisonette, nounmezzanine, nounmilking parlour, nounmoving staircase, nounmullion, nounnave, nounniche, nounoast house, nounobelisk, nounoffice building, nounoratory, nounoutbuilding, nounouthouse, nounoverhang, nounparapet, nounparty wall, nounpediment, nounpenthouse, nounperistyle, nounpicture window, nounpilaster, nounpillar, nounpinnacle, nounplatform, nounplumber, nounplumbing, nounpodium, nounpoint, verbPortakabin, nounpotting shed, nounpresbytery, nounpress gallery, nounprivy, nounpublic convenience, nounpyramid, nounrafter, nounrail, nounrampart, nounribbon development, nounrotunda, nounsanctuary, nounschoolhouse, nounscience park, nounsepulchre, nounservice charge, nounshack, nounshed, nounshop front, nounskylight, nounskyscraper, nounsliding door, nounsmokestack, nounsmoking room, nounspiral staircase, nounspire, nounsports centre, nounstack, nounstadium, nounstair, nounstaircase, nounstairway, nounstairwell, nounstall, nounstately home, nounstateroom, nounstation, nounsteeple, nounstep, nounstonework, nounstoop, nounstoreroom, nounstorm cellar, nounstory, nounstudio, nountenement, nountepee, nounterrace, nountheatre, nountoilet, nountool shed, nountower block, nountown hall, nountownhouse, nountransept, nountransom, nountrapdoor, nountreasury, nounturret, nounvault, nounvaulted, adjectivevaulting, nounventilator, nounvestibule, nounvilla, nounwalkway, nounwall, nounwatchtower, nounwater tower, nounweatherboard, nounwedding chapel, nounwing, nounwoodshed, nounworkhouse, nounworkroom, nounworkshop, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1verbs Just complete the entry form (=write the answers to the questions on a form) and return it.
· Burglars use various methods to gain entry to houses.
(=get into a building by breaking a door, window etc)· The church was locked, but he managed to force an entry.
(=enter in a way that makes other people notice you)· She waited until everyone was sitting down before she made her entry.
adjectives (=when someone gets into a building illegally)· The two men were later arrested and charged with illegal entry.
(=when someone gets into a place where they are not allowed)· There was a big sign on the door saying NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY.
(=when someone gets into a building illegally by breaking a door, window etc)· There were no signs of a forced entry, but several paintings were missing.
entry + NOUN (=a place where people can enter a country)· The 2,000 mile border is the main entry point into the country for illegal aliens.
Meaning 2verbs (=be allowed to take part)· You need good exam results to gain entry to the best universities.
(=stop someone taking part in something)· Tariffs on trade have the effect of restricting entry into the market.
NOUN + entry· Japan has one of the highest rates of college and university entry in the world.
entry + NOUN· Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for the school.
· What are the entry qualifications for the course?
Meaning 3adjectives· Guests have free entry to the hotel spa and gym.· Entry is free for children.
entry + NOUN (=a visa which allows you to enter a country)· Visitors to the United States must first obtain an entry visa.
(=a ticket that allows you to enter a place)· The holiday includes a 2-day entry ticket to the Euro Disneyland Theme Park.
verbs· The number of people applying for entry into the country is increasing every year.
(also grant (somebody) entry formal) (=let someone enter a place)· Citizens of most EU countries are allowed automatic entry into Britain.
(=stop someone entering)· He was refused entry to the club because he was wearing trainers.
phrases (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)· The door had ‘No Entry’ written in large letters.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=correct answer in a competition)· The first five correct entries will win £50.
(=piece of writing in a diary)· His last diary entry was on June 14th.
(=the definition and all the other information at a word)· The introduction explains the functions of the different parts of a dictionary entry.
(=a fee to enter a place)· The gallery charges an entrance fee.
Just complete the entry form (=write the answers to the questions on a form) and return it. (=the skills, qualifications etc you must have in order to enter a school, university, or country, or to do a course)· Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for the programme.
· All foreigners need an entry visa.
(=where a bullet enters or leaves someone’s body)· The exit wound was only slightly larger than the entry wound.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· First correct entries out of the bag win.· The first correct entry drawn by a representative from Statham Lodge Hotel will win the prize.· The first correct entry drawn wins the holiday - and the next 100 the videos.· Senders of the first 50 correct entries drawn will win.· The winner will be drawn from all correct entries on 14 December 1992.· Winners are the first correct entries drawn.· The first correct entry to be drawn at random will be notified by phone and the Guitarist carrier pigeon will do the rest.· The winner will be the first correct entry drawn.
· Guests have free entry to the Sports Centre 200m from the hotel.· Infection has not resulted from allowing free entry to fathers, siblings, and grandparents.· A perfectly contestable industry is one which, in addition to free entry, is also characterised by completely free exit.· We would argue that the presumption for gains from trade is stronger with free entry than where numbers of firms are fixed.· You also get free entry to: Broadway family cabaret venue.· The alternative case where free entry restores standard comparative advantage is when factor endowments are sufficiently similar to permit factor price equalization.· Guests at the hotel can also enjoy dancing evenings, plus free entry to sports centre next door.· This is, however, more likely if we have free entry.
· Tournament organiser Ussher Watson will take late entries for the junior events this evening at Belfast 647934.· Entry fee is $ 10, or $ 15 for late entry.· For example, because of employment levels there is currently an emphasis on earlier retirement from and later entry into the working world.
· Some will let you create a new entry by just right clicking your mouse when the sender's email is open.· Soon thereafter the two fought for the top position with a completely new entry in the auto quality derby-another Honda product-the Acura.· Lexicographers will create new entries, discard others, and create new versions of existing entries.· One is Chandler Cummins, at thirty-seven a new entry to the field of law.· CLE-I has a 1300-word core lexicon and includes a component that allows non-linguistic domain experts to add new entries.· There are indications that Dodge might be creating a similar flap with its new entry into Winston Cup, the Intrepid.· The system must be capable of identifying any new entries or sense sections which have been incorporated into the dictionary text.· This represents a rate of new entries of 80%, compared with a fall-out rate of 23%.
· The prizes will be awarded to the individual or company named on the winning entry form.· The winning entry will be published in the December issue.· The winning entry will be selected at random by computer.· Copies of the winning entry will be on display throughout the town and at Darlington Building Society.· As an added incentive, two complimentary tickets for the evening's disco are being offered for the winning entry.
NOUN· Record the experience in a diary entry.· These are not diary entries broken up into bits, nor a re-associated list of the banality of her purse.· The diary entries were tantalizingly brief.· The first diary entries were no doubt recorded on an impulse, in odd hours in his room in the shophouse.· What follows are some of the diary entries I made during our six weeks of production in Savannah.· My diary entries are filled with prosaic happenings.· The defence, Mr Scott went on, would later produce a diary entry that would establish the truth of this statement.· It was clear that in many of these recorded diary entries he had in mind his projected memoirs.
· There is a £10 entry fee and each participant should raise £50 in sponsorship in order to take part.· Many businesses besides ours have low entry fees.· Five-a-side knockout football competition - charge an entry fee.· Individuals and groups are welcome and entry fees range from free to £2.· Some felt that the entry fee - on average approximately £300 per yacht - was too much.· Many have entry fees, but several offer $ 100,000 and more to the winner.· Contact the organiser Any runners who are able to raise more than £25 for charity will have to pay the £5.50 entry fee.· There is a £3.50 entry fee per manuscript and a maximum length of 2,500 words.
· The prizes will be awarded to the individual or company named on the winning entry form.· You can customise your data entry forms and at the same time create the database.· Turn to page 29 of your wine list for the three simple questions and entry form.· All entries must be on an official entry form and legible.· Make sure that you indicate your preferred Trail location on your entry form.· You just complete the entry form in your Bingo card with your own name and the names of two of your family.
· Many tournament organisers miscalculate entry levels with the result that adjacent areas are crowded together and the competitors' safety is imperilled.· The average cost of an entry level camera is $ 60 to $ 70, Glazer said.· In all cases the module descriptors are free-standing with clear indications of entry level.· The definition of private banking and the entry levels set by different organisations vary.· Two years later she had the entry level qualifications for diploma level nursing training.· Good software encourages and supports learning by providing a simple entry level.· In contrast, the printers are by and large entry level devices.· The break point for quality imaging is in the two mega pixel region now available in the entry level bracket.
· The nearest entry point, almost directly below Ace's feet, looked like the doors of a shuttle bay.· This effectively creates a limited number of entry points into the backbone and simplifies network management.· As for getting in ... There is only one entry point for spaceships into the world within the planet.· The cross is easy to find and provides an entry point for the knife.· Courses are taught in three-week modules, and every course has at least three entry points and three exit points each year.· Exchange bureaux are sited at all main entry points.· This is what is so exciting to neurophysiologists-the calcium entry points to a mechanism for short-term memory spanning many minutes.
· Nor could breakdowns of these awards in terms of age bands and entry qualifications be supplied.· The latter includes both young and mature students with normal entry qualifications.· For further information about entry qualifications, you should contact the institutions of your choice direct.· The period of study depends upon entry qualifications but for the MPhil a minimum of 12 months full-time study is required.· Those with non A-level entry qualifications obtained by part-time study obtained the highest degree results on average.· Consequently they argue that if entry qualifications are ignored the universities produce a significantly higher proportion of good honours graduates.· Minimum entry qualification is an Honours degree in Chemistry or its approved equivalent.
· Passes, sometimes at specified grades, in individual subjects usually reflect the particular entry requirements of a field.· There are no special entry requirements for the module.· Admission Details of the BMus admission procedure and of University and faculty entry requirements may be found in the Admissions section.· The faculty's Schools Liaison Officer will be happy to discuss curricula and issues relating to entry requirements.· Garden Design: Anyone: there are no age limits or entry requirements.· It seems very important that adults are made aware of entry requirements particularly when applying to science courses.· Colleges can enter as many teams of two students as they wish, providing they meet all the entry requirements.· Establish courses to enable young people to meet the entry requirements for nursing.
· Desperate Jatinder Puri said she had been left with no alternative after her husband had been refused an entry visa three times.· The need to obtain an entry visa from an embassy often situated far away could be dangerous and could therefore hinder departure.
VERB· Infection has not resulted from allowing free entry to fathers, siblings, and grandparents.· Liberalization, on the other hand, allows easier entry into particular markets.· Included in a separate category are those allowed entry because they proved they have unique employment skills.· Nearly all the pews were boxed in, the panels chest-height, narrow doors allowing entry.· Standing aside can allow a choice of entry and retreat as desired.· This allows for the entries to be made by machine accounting whereby several operations can be carried out at the same time.· Seats are not numbered and the transfer ticket merely allows entry to that part of the ground.
· The contest which was open throughout the season until the end of August, attracted an entry of over 1,200.· The Foreign Office attracted about eighty-four entries, and the War Department about eighty.· The latter attracted many high quality entries and was attended by an audience of more than 350.· The organisers were eager to attract more entries.· Event 14 at Nottingham perhaps attracted the largest entry for the 14 and Under and 11 and Under age groups.· This year's competition attracted 220 entries.
· The rest of this section talks you through the operations required to complete the entry and approval of the configuration file.· You just complete the entry form in your Bingo card with your own name and the names of two of your family.· So what are the conclusions for prospective students, now completing the entry forms?
· Most of our archers were massing in the gatehouse, shooting at those trying to force an entry.· Why would anyone go to the trouble to force an entry, yet disturb nothing inside?· There were no signs of forced entry, and police believe Mr Purohit may have known his killer.· Of course I checked the premises carefully, but there was no sign of forced entry, nor any intruder.· His mouth plundered hers, brushing her lips, forcing entry with his tongue, demanding, demanding all the while.· There were no signs of forced entry.· Tempers flared as gallery staff were forced to restrict entry in order to protect the works of art.· The house showed no sign of forced entry.
· She used her pit-pass to gain entry, then made her way towards the motor home Ace used.· It is even questionable that the electronic press has to await permission from a state legislature in order to gain entry.· A police officer may then use reasonable force to gain entry to premises and access to the child.· Besides, neither of us has enough money to gain entry to that story.· Try as he might to gain entry, the doors of the Viceroy's House remained closed to him.· Wang gained entry to the White House as a guest of Trie.· It gains entry because the body's defences have been undermined.· Finding herself unable to gain entry the plaintiff obtained an exparte injunction to readmit her to the premises.
· She allowed him more, her own wetness making the entry smooth, no pain involved, only pleasure.· Then he pressed his pen against the top line and made the first entry in the red notebook.· Finally, the complete unit of work is approved and the system will make these entries unavailable for editing.· The couple were formally married on 7 May at Chambery, and on 20 May made their ceremonial entry into Turin.· These are designed to make database entry easy.· Tour carriages or taxis will deposit passengers at the back of the fort, making for an easier entry.· I decided on a further session in the gym before making my grand entry to the spa complex.· Instead he did her in Eleanor's blue dress rucked up at the front to make entry possible.
· I advise reading this book one entry at a time, and, where possible, following up the footnotes.· Can read single entry tables with low task demands. 2.· Can read single or double entry tables with some task demand. 3.· Can read single or double entry tables and can make a simple comparison with the data obtained. 4.· Can read multiple entry tables and carry out basic comparisons or computations with the data obtained.
· Western correspondents have been refused entry to the country.· Firm and resolute, she refused Alexander entry to the house, forcing him to pick my sister up at the curb.· Desperate Jatinder Puri said she had been left with no alternative after her husband had been refused an entry visa three times.· Current proposals refuse entry to twins.· The head has already had to refuse entry to many new pupils.
· Those entries which were changed by machine processes have their status preset to the value requires attention.· From an accounting perspective, a split requires a simple memo entry showing the increased number of shares.· A competition which requires every entry to be judged on its creative content, for example, would be impossible here.· In many parts of the world, inoculations are advisable even if they are not required for entry.· Visitors please note no admission fees is required for entry to the gift shop alone, which is open all year round.
· So jump to it and send off your entries.· Most successful governing bodies send their entry away for at least ten days' intensive training prior to a world event.· To the nearest post-box go, send of your entries ... don't be low!· Fill in your name and address and send your completed entry to arrive no later than 31st March 1990.· Please send entries as soon as possible.· To enter simply circle the following words in the square opposite and send your entry to the address below.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► entry level product/model/computer etc
- A bird had gained entry through one of the broken windows and flown helplessly around until it collided with her.
- Besides, neither of us has enough money to gain entry to that story.
- Finding herself unable to gain entry the plaintiff obtained an exparte injunction to readmit her to the premises.
- How will the public be able to gain access to the information that by law they have a right to see?
- It is even questionable that the electronic press has to await permission from a state legislature in order to gain entry.
- She used her pit-pass to gain entry, then made her way towards the motor home Ace used.
- So, since they could not gain access to the public arena, they worked mainly through family networks.
- Unfortunately, you can not gain access to your inner clock as easily as the clock on your kitchen wall.
WORD FAMILYnounentranceentrantentryverbenter
1act of entering [countable, uncountable] the act of going into something OPP exitentry into It was dark and their entry into the camp had gone unnoticed. Harry made his entry into the village. There was no sign of a forced entry. How did the thieves gain entry (=get in)?2becoming involved [uncountable] when someone starts to take part in a system, a particular kind of work etc, or the permission they need in order to do thisentry into/to Britain’s entry into the European Union the minimum height for entry into the police force This enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets. the entry requirements for a degree course3right to enter [uncountable] the right to enter a place, building etcentry to/into Entry to the gardens is included in the price of admission. The refugees were repeatedly refused entry into (=not allowed in) the country.no entry (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere) an entry visa4competition [countable] a)something that you write, make, do etc in order to try and win a competition: The winning entry will be published in our April issue. What’s the closing date for entries? b)[usually singular] the number of people or things taking part in a competition: We’ve attracted a record entry this year.5something written [countable] a piece of writing in a diary, or in a book containing information such as a dictionary: a dictionary entry6computer [uncountable] the act of putting information into a computer: data entry7door [countable] (also entryway American English) a door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place → entrance1(1)COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1verbsgain entry· Burglars use various methods to gain entry to houses.force an entry (=get into a building by breaking a door, window etc)· The church was locked, but he managed to force an entry.make your entry (=enter in a way that makes other people notice you)· She waited until everyone was sitting down before she made her entry.adjectivesillegal entry (=when someone gets into a building illegally)· The two men were later arrested and charged with illegal entry.unauthorized entry (=when someone gets into a place where they are not allowed)· There was a big sign on the door saying NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY.forced entry (=when someone gets into a building illegally by breaking a door, window etc)· There were no signs of a forced entry, but several paintings were missing.entry + NOUNan entry point (=a place where people can enter a country)· The 2,000 mile border is the main entry point into the country for illegal aliens.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsgain entry (=be allowed to take part)· You need good exam results to gain entry to the best universities.restrict entry (=stop someone taking part in something)· Tariffs on trade have the effect of restricting entry into the market.NOUN + entryuniversity/college/school entry· Japan has one of the highest rates of college and university entry in the world.entry + NOUNentry requirements· Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for the school.entry qualifications· What are the entry qualifications for the course?COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesfree· Guests have free entry to the hotel spa and gym.· Entry is free for children.entry + NOUNan entry visa (=a visa which allows you to enter a country)· Visitors to the United States must first obtain an entry visa.an entry ticket (=a ticket that allows you to enter a place)· The holiday includes a 2-day entry ticket to the Euro Disneyland Theme Park.verbsapply for entry· The number of people applying for entry into the country is increasing every year.allow (somebody) entry (also grant (somebody) entry formal) (=let someone enter a place)· Citizens of most EU countries are allowed automatic entry into Britain.refuse/deny (somebody) entry (=stop someone entering)· He was refused entry to the club because he was wearing trainers.phrasesno entry (=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)· The door had ‘No Entry’ written in large letters.