B2verbUK spelling: enrolformaleducation
US/ɪnˈroʊl/
UK/ɪnˈrəʊl/
to officially join a school, course or program, or to put someone's name on the list
In context
She enrolled in an evening course in graphic design.
Parents must enroll their children in primary school before the end of July.
More than two thousand students enrolled at the new campus this year.
Words that go with enroll
verb + preposition
- enroll inI want to enroll in a cooking class this summer.
- enroll atHe enrolled at a university in Melbourne.
- enroll onIn Britain, you enroll on a course rather than in it.
verb + noun
- enroll studentsThe school can only enroll students who live nearby.
adverb + adjective
- newly enrolledNewly enrolled students get a tour of the library.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I enrolled the IELTS course.Correct: I enrolled in the IELTS course.