enter into
The phrase "enter into" typically indicates involvement, participation, or consideration in a formal or significant context.
Definition
B2Legal
(formal)To become legally committed to an agreement or contract.
Example
- The company entered into a new contract with the supplier.
- They entered into a partnership to expand their business.
B2General
(formal, informal)To begin or start participating in an activity, discussion, or process.
Example
- We entered into a deep conversation about our future plans.
- She entered into the project with great enthusiasm.
C1Decision-Making
(formal, informal)To become a contributing factor or element in a situation.
Example
- Her extensive experience entered into the hiring decision.
- Many factors enter into the final outcome.
C1Empathy
(formal, informal)To show understanding or share in someone's feelings or concerns.
Example
- The counselor entered into the student's concerns with genuine empathy.
- They entered into the spirit of the celebration wholeheartedly.
Similar
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