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entering into

entering into is the present participle and gerund of enter into.

Meaning of enter into

Verb

enter into (third-person singular simple present enters into, present participle entering into, simple past and past participle entered into)

  1. to penetrate
  2. (transitive) To become legally committed to.
    • One must be of legal age to enter into a contract.
  3. (transitive) To engage in a formal or informal process.
    • The country entered into peace talks with the militants.
  4. (transitive) To be relevant; to be a contributing factor in.
    • He did the crime and will go to jail - the fact that he did not know it was illegal does not enter into it.

Questions about entering into

What is entering into the present participle and gerund of?
Entering into is the present participle and gerund of enter into.

Words near entering into in the dictionary

  1. entericidin
  2. entericidins
  3. enterics
  4. enteries
  5. entering
  6. entering into
  7. entering into the equation
  8. entering on the boards
  9. entering the chat
  10. entering the equation
  11. entering the lists

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