Enter into Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɛnɝ/, /ˈɛntɝ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

EN-ter IN-too, EN-ter in-TOO, EN-ter IN-tuh

UK

ˈɛntɐ/ /ˈɪntʊ

EN-tuh IN-tuh

Definition

To formally begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement, contract, or discussion.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or legal contexts (business deals, contracts); also sometimes used for starting discussions or relationships. Common collocations: 'enter into an agreement/contract/discussion.' Not used for physical entry; don't confuse with simply 'enter.'

• Spanish: celebrar (contrato/acuerdo) - entablar (discusión)
• Portuguese (BR): firmar (contrato/acordo) - iniciar (discussão)
• Portuguese (PT): celebrar (contrato/acordo) - iniciar (discussão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 签订（合同/协议）- 开始（讨论）
• Chinese (Traditional): 簽訂（合約/協議）- 開始（討論）
• Hindi: शुरू करना (समझौता/चर्चा) - प्रवेश करना (विवाद में)
• Arabic: يبرم (اتفاقية/عقد) - يبدأ (محادثة/نقاش)
• Bengali: প্রবেশ করা (চুক্তি বা আলোচনা শুরু করা) - যুক্ত হওয়া (আলোচনায়/চুক্তিতে)
• Russian: вступать в (договор/дискуссию)
• Japanese: 締結する - 開始する (契約・議論など)
• Vietnamese: tham gia vào - ký kết (hợp đồng/thỏa thuận)
• Korean: 체결하다 - 시작하다 (계약/논의 등)
• Turkish: girmek (anlaşma/müzakere vb.)
• Urdu: داخل ہونا (معاہدہ/بات چیت میں)
• Indonesian: memasuki - terlibat dalam (perjanjian/diskusi)

Example Sentences

They decided to enter into a contract with the new supplier.

basic

Before we enter into any agreement, let's review the details carefully.

basic

The two companies will enter into negotiations next month.

basic

I wasn't sure if I wanted to enter into a partnership with him so quickly.

natural

After several meetings, we finally decided to enter into formal discussions.

natural

You have to be careful before you enter into any long-term commitments.

natural