entrance


Definition: Meaning of, entrance in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛntr(ə)ns /

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entrance entrances
  1. [countable] a door, gate etc that you go through to enter a place
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  2. [countable usually singular] the act of entering a place or room, especially in a way that people notice
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  3. [uncountable] the right or ability to go into a place
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  4. [uncountable] permission to become a member of or become involved in a profession, university, society etc
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  5. [countable] when a person, country, organization etc first becomes involved in a particular area of activity
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  6. make your/an entrance to come onto the stage in a play
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
entrance entranced entranced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
entrancing entrances
[transitive usually passive] [literary]
  1. if someone or something entrances you, they make you give them all your attention because they are so beautiful, interesting etc
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entrance used in phrases

  • Common Entrance Examination, the
    1. an examination in the UK, taken in PREPARATORY SCHOOL s by children between the ages of 12 and 14, in order to be able to go to a PUBLIC SCHOOL (= expensive private school)
  • back entrance (noun)
    1. an entrance at the rear of a building
  • entrance exam (noun)
    1. examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
  • entrance examination (noun)
    1. examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
  • entrance fee (noun)
    1. the fee charged for admission
  • entrance hall (noun)
    1. a large entrance, reception room, or waiting area
  • entrance money (noun)
    1. the fee charged for admission
  • front entrance (noun)
    1. at the entrance exterior door at the front of a building
  • servant's entrance (noun)
    1. an entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods and removal of refuse
  • service entrance (noun)
    1. an entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods and removal of refuse
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