{
    "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’."
}