Register for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛdʒɪstɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
REJ-uh-ster for
ɹˈɛdʒɪstɐ/ /fˈɔː
rej-IS-tuh faw
Definition
To officially sign up to participate in something, such as a course, event, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, administrative, and event contexts. Usually followed by the thing signed up for ('register for a class', 'register for the conference'). 'Sign up for' is a more informal equivalent. Don't use 'register in' or 'register to' (except 'register to vote').
Spanish: inscribirse en - registrarse enPortuguese (BR): inscrever-se em - registrar-se emPortuguese (PT): inscrever-se em - registar-se emChinese (Simplified): 报名参加 - 注册（课程、活动）Chinese (Traditional): 報名參加 - 註冊（課程、活動）Hindi: पंजीकरण करना (के लिए)Arabic: يسجل في - يَشْتَرِك فيBengali: নিবন্ধন করা - রেজিস্টার করাRussian: зарегистрироватьсяJapanese: 登録するVietnamese: đăng kýKorean: 등록하다Turkish: kaydolmakUrdu: اندراج کرناIndonesian: mendaftar
Example Sentences
You need to register for the class before Monday.
basic
How can I register for the event?
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Students must register for exams every semester.
basic
I forgot to register for the workshop, so now it’s full.
natural
Did you register for the newsletter yet?
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Lots of people register for gym memberships right after New Year’s.
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