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{ "term": "entry", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "an act of going into or getting into a place", "sensetop": "entry into somethingentry to something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She **made her entry** to the sound of thunderous applause." }, { "text": "The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher." }, { "text": "They block the entry of the virus into the cells." }, { "text": "How did the thieves **gain entry** into the building?", "contextForm": "entry into something" }, { "text": "Efforts to effect an entry to the flooded submarine were unsuccessful.", "contextForm": "entry to something" }, { "text": "There are security checks at the **point of entry**." }, { "text": "Caesar's triumphal entry into Rome" }, { "text": "The children were silenced by the sudden entry of Mrs Robbins." }, { "text": "On my entry they immediately stopped what they were doing." }, { "text": "The champion made his usual dramatic entry into the arena." }, { "text": "She wondered how she could gain entry to the building." }, { "text": "Fire marshals barred entry to the hall." }, { "text": "He found the door locked, but he forced an entry." }, { "text": "New York was the point of entry for most immigrants arriving in the US." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["forced", "forcible", "unauthorized"], "verb + entry": ["force", "gain", "bar"], "entry + noun": ["point", "code"], "preposition": ["entry into", "entry to"], "phrases": ["a/the point of entry"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the right or opportunity to enter a place", "sensetop": "entry to somethingentry into something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**No Entry** *(= for example, on a sign)*" }, { "text": "Entry to the museum is free.", "contextForm": "entry to something" }, { "text": "to **be granted/refused entry** into the country", "contextForm": "entry into something" }, { "text": "Until 1968 Commonwealth citizens were allowed free entry into Britain." }, { "text": "The singer was refused entry to the US." }, { "text": "Hotel guests have free entry to the sports centre." }, { "text": "Entry to the party conference was denied to several journalists." }, { "text": "A sign said 'No Entry'." }, { "text": "undocumented workers seeking entry to the US" }, { "text": "They were later allowed entry into the country." }, { "text": "The sign on the gates read ‘No Unauthorized Entry’." }, { "text": "The landlord had the right of entry to the building with due warning." }, { "text": "The club offers free entry to women on Thursdays." }, { "text": "Entry tickets to most attractions are included in the price of the holiday." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["free", "college", "school"], "verb + entry": ["apply for", "gain", "allow somebody"], "entry + noun": ["criteria", "qualifications", "requirements"], "preposition": ["entry into", "entry to"], "phrases": ["right of entry"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "something that you do, write or make to take part in a competition, for example answering a set of questions", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section *(= impressive photographs)*." }, { "text": "The closing date for entries is 31 March." }, { "text": "The winning entry will be published in next month's issue." }, { "text": "The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice." }, { "text": "Submit your entry by Tuesday 26 March." }, { "text": "one of the best entries to our competition" }, { "text": "They have had a lot of entries this year." }, { "text": "We had too many entries for this event." }, { "text": "There were a record 2 000 entries in the under-17 section." }, { "text": "The show attracted entries from all over the country." }, { "text": "Send in your entry as soon as possible!" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["winning", "late"], "verb + entry": ["mail", "post", "send"], "entry + noun": ["coupon", "form", "fee"], "preposition": ["entry for", "entry in", "entry to"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the act of taking part in a competition, race, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Entry is open to anyone over the age of 18." }, { "text": "an **entry form/fee**" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["winning", "late"], "verb + entry": ["mail", "post", "send"], "entry + noun": ["coupon", "form", "fee"], "preposition": ["entry for", "entry in", "entry to"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "the total number of people who are taking part in a competition, race, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "There's a record entry for this year's marathon." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "an item, for example a piece of information, that is written or printed in a dictionary, an account book, a diary, etc.", "sensetop": "entry in something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "an encyclopedia entry" }, { "text": "a **blog/diary/journal entry**" }, { "text": "There is no entry in his diary for that day.", "contextForm": "entry in something" }, { "text": "Very little information is given in the diary entries." }, { "text": "the last entry she made in her diary" }, { "text": "Look at the dictionary entry for ‘welcome’." }, { "text": "I post the occasional blog entry." }, { "text": "First examine the entries on the marriage register." } ], "topics": ["Literature and writing"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["diary", "journal", "dictionary"], "verb + entry": ["make", "write", "post"], "preposition": ["in an/the entry", "entry for", "entry in"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "the act of recording information in a computer, book, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "The job involves filing and **data entry**." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "the right or opportunity to take part in something or become a member of a group", "sensetop": "entry into somethingentry to something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "countries seeking entry into the European Union", "contextForm": "entry into something" }, { "text": "It is extremely difficult for new companies to gain entry into the market." }, { "text": "She applied for entry to Nottingham University.", "contextForm": "entry to something" }, { "text": "These qualifications will not guarantee you entry into the police force." }, { "text": "Childcare facilities are provided to reduce entry barriers for those with family responsibilities." }, { "text": "The course will ease students' entry into a career." }, { "text": "It has been necessary to restrict entry into the club." }, { "text": "Hungary's entry into the EU" }, { "text": "Entry to university should be based on academic potential." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["free", "college", "school"], "verb + entry": ["apply for", "gain", "allow somebody"], "entry + noun": ["criteria", "qualifications", "requirements"], "preposition": ["entry into", "entry to"], "phrases": ["right of entry"] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "the act of taking part in an activity or becoming a member of a group", "sensetop": "entry into something", "examples": [ { "text": "Things changed forever with the entry of women into the workforce.", "contextForm": "entry into something" }, { "text": "That was before the American entry into the war." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "a door, gate or passage where you enter a building; an entrance hall", "labels": "(both especially North American English)", "cefr": "b2", "examples": [ { "text": "You can leave your umbrella in the entry." }, { "text": "the dramatic entry to the gallery" } ], "topics": ["Houses and homes"], "collocations": { "entry + noun": ["way", "hall", "door"], "preposition": ["entry to"] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈentri/", "audio": "en/entry/entry__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈentri/", "audio": "en/entry/entry__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French entree, based on Latin intrata, feminine past participle of intrare, from intra ‘within’." }