If you enter into something such as an agreement, discussion, or relationship, you become involved in it. You can also say that two people enter into something.
[formal]
I have not entered into any financial agreements with them. [VP n + with]
We entered into meaningful discussions with them weeks ago. [VP n with n]
The United States and Canada may enter into an agreement that would allow easieraccess to jobs across the border. [VERBPARTICLE noun]
...when a mutually beneficial contract is freely entered into by two adults. [pl-n V n]
No correspondence will be entered into. [beVERB-ed PARTICLE]
2. phrasal verb
If one thing enters into another, it is a factor in it.
[formal]
There were also other factors that entered into the orchestration. [VERBPARTICLE noun]
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enter into in British English
verb(intr, preposition)
1.
to be considered as a necessary part of (one's plans, calculations, etc)
2.
to be in sympathy with
he enters into his patient's problems
enter into in American English
1.
to engage in; take part in
to enter into a conversation
2.
to form a part or component of; be or become a factor in
3.
to deal with; discuss
4.
to sympathize with; appreciate and share
to enter into the spirit of an occasion
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Examples of 'enter into' in a sentence
enter into
There are two elements to the agreement entered into with a service provider.
Computing (2010)
TOTTENHAM:'No we have not made any payments or entered into confidentiality agreements.
The Sun (2016)
Why might a company want to enter into an agreement with a preferred provider organization?
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
Take the time to be single and sure before entering into another relationship.
The Sun (2013)
Each party had a perfect right to enter into the agreement.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
All who vote will also be entered into the prize draw to win the caravan.
The Sun (2016)
But there still needs to be a system for those who do not enter into such agreements.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Borrowers must be clear about the agreement they are entering into.
The Sun (2012)
Your team will be entered into that country 's league giving you an extra chance to win.
The Sun (2006)
So it's not something to be entered into lightly.
Shapiro, Jean Get the Best out of the Rest of Your Life (1990)
But we must be prepared to enter into people 's pain without ready answers.
Christianity Today (2000)
They entered into their swap agreements with sufficient understanding to exercise their own judgment as to whether the products would meet their objectives.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Your team will be entered into that country 's league giving you an extra chance towin a prize at no extra cost.
The Sun (2006)
A trillion grains or two might survive again, only to enter into yet another geological cycle.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
You'll also be entered into their competition to win a family trip to Florida.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The firm is also accused of entering into arrangements for claims to be referred that were'a sham' and improper.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Buyers can earn a return on their investment in the months that they are not visiting, with the apartments automatically entered into the resort 's rental pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Chinese translation of 'enter into'
enter into
(frm)
vt fus
[agreement, talks]开(開)始进(進)入 (kāishǐ jìnrù)
(= be relevant to) 构(構)成 ... 的一部分 (gòuchéng ... de yībùfen)
⇒ When it comes to interviewing candidates, a person's appearance shouldn't enter intoit.在面试候选人的时候，一个人的外表不应该在被考虑的因素之内。 (Zài miànshì hòuxuǎnrén de shíhou, yī gè rén de wàibiǎo bù yīnggāi zài bèi kǎolǜ deyīnsù zhī nèi.)