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entry
verbs
gain 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.
adjectives
illegal 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 + NOUN
an 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.
entry 2
verbs
gain 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 + entry
university/college/school entry
• Japan has one of the highest rates of college and university entry in the world.
entry + NOUN
entry requirements
• Applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements for the school.
entry qualifications
• What are the entry qualifications for the course?
entry 3
adjectives
free
• Guests have free entry to the hotel spa and gym. • Entry is free for children.
entry + NOUN
an 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.
apply 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.
phrases
no entry
(= written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere )
• The door had ‘No Entry’ written in large letters.
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noun right to enter sth ADJ. free The club offers free entry to women on Thursdays. | school, university VERB + ENTRY apply for | gain | allow sb, grant sb They were later allowed entry into the country. | refuse sb, restrict It has been necessary to restrict entry into the club. | guarantee sb ENTRY + NOUN criteria, qualifications, requirements, standard | visa | ticket Entry tickets to most attractions are included in the price of the holiday. PREP. ~ into These qualifications will not guarantee you entry into the police force. | ~ to She applied for entry to Nottingham University. PHRASES right of entry The landlord had the right of entry to the flat with due warning. act of coming in ADJ. forced, forcible The house was quiet, and there were no signs of a forced entry. | unauthorized The sign on the gates read ‘No Unauthorized Entry’. | illegal | dramatic | triumphal Caesar's triumphal entry into Rome VERB + ENTRY force, gain He found the door locked, but he forced an entry. | make The champion made his usual dramatic entry into the arena. ENTRY + NOUN point Drugs are believed to come into the country through five main entry points. PREP. ~ into Hungary's entry into the EU | ~ to She wondered how she could gain entry to the building. sb/sth that enters a competition ADJ. winning The winning entry will be published in next month's issue. VERB + ENTRY post, send (in) Send in your entry as soon as possible! | attract, get, have, receive The show attracted entries from all over the country. We have had a lot of entries this year. | judge ENTRY + NOUN coupon, form | fee PREP. ~ for We had too many entries for this event. | ~ in There were a record 2,000 entries in the under-17 section. | ~ to one of the best entries to our competition one item in a list/book ADJ. diary | dictionary VERB + ENTRY make, write PREP. in an/the ~ Very little information is given in the diary entries. | ~ for Look at the dictionary entry for ‘welcome’. | ~ in the last entry she made in her diary | ~ on First examine the entries on the marriage register.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary