ˈentrɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
the act or an
instance of
going or
coming in. b the coming of an
actor on
stage. c
ceremonial entrance. 2
liberty to go or
come in. 3 a a
place of entrance; a
door, gate, etc. b a
lobby. 4
Brit. a passage
between buildings. 5 the
mouth of a
river. 6 a an
item entered in a
diary, list, account-book, etc. b the
recording of
this. 7 a a
person or
thing competing in a race,
contest, etc. b a list of competitors. 8 the
start or
resumption of
music for a
particular instrument in an
ensemble. 9
Law the act of
taking possession. 10 Bridge a the
transfer of the lead to one's partner's
hand. b a card
providing this. øentry
form an
application form for a
competition. entry
permit an authorization to
enter a particular
country etc. [ME f. OF entree ult. f. L intrare ENTER]