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Phrase(s): enter into something
1. Lit. to get into something. • She entered into the house and immediately went to work. • As the people entered into the cathedral, they became quiet. 2. Fig. to join in something; to participate in something. • I couldn’t get him to enter into the spirit of the party. • She just loves to enter into things and have a good time with people.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Participate in, take an active role or interest in, as in We had to think twice before we entered into these negotiations. [Late 1700s] 2. Become party to (a contract), bind oneself, as in The nations entered into a new agreement. [First half of 1500s] 3. Become a component, form a part of, as in Finances soon entered into the discussion. [Early 1700s] 4. Also, go into. Consider, investigate, as in The report entered into the effect of high interest rates, or Let's not go into that. [Mid-1500s]
American Heritage Idioms