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Definition entry in British English

entry noun

noun
/ˈentri/
1

the right or ability to go into a place

Example

We had to remove the lock on the door to gain entry.

Example

Officials have been refused entry to the two camps.

Example

Entry to the exhibition costs £5.50.

Synonyms and related words
access entry entrance
1.1

the act of entering a place

Example

They were charged with illegal entry into the US.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals entry homecoming
1.2

a place where you enter a building. The more usual word is entrance.

Synonyms and related words
access arch archway
2

the process of becoming involved in a situation

Example

America's entry into the war

Synonyms and related words
involvement participation intervention
2.1

the right to become a member of an organization, profession, or other group

Example

Older students are being denied entry into full-time education.

Synonyms and related words
access entry entrance
3

a set of information that is part of a series of things written in a book, list, computer database etc

Example

Her diary entries for that month show how unhappy she was.

Example

the dictionary entry for the word 'play'

Synonyms and related words
information data datum
3.1

something that you have to make or do when you take part in a competition

Example

The contest attracted entries from all over the country.

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
Definition entry in British English