From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishenter into something phrasal verb1 enter into an agreement/contract etcSCL to make an official agreement to do somethingenter into an agreement/contract etc with Some local authorities have entered into partnership with private companies.2 START DOING somethingto start discussing or dealing with something It could be a problem, but we don’t need to enter into that just yet.enter into discussions/negotiations (with somebody) The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition.3 CONNECTED WITH[usually in negatives] to affect a situation and be something that you consider when you make a choice He always buys the best – money doesn’t enter into it.4 enter into the spirit of it/thingsTAKE PART/BE INVOLVED to take part in a game, party etc in an eager way → enter→ See Verb table
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enter into • The weight was to be entered into a book together with a note of sale of the same.• As I enter into interactions with others, I become aware from their viewpoints and respond in favour of their sovereignties as of my own.• The fact that they were creating a possible environmental hazard, didn't enter into it.• All these things enter into such considerations, and the proverbial black mark may be recorded.• Benefit yourself and others and enter into the community spirit for the coming year.• Therefore, of 180 patients eligible for colonic cancer surveillance in ulcerative colitis 160 were entered into the programme.• Prestige, if nothing else, demanded that it be entered into with due pomp and circumstance.enter into an agreement/contract etc• Similarly, business has to enter into agreements.• Traders must consider domestic and foreign exchange control regulations when entering into contracts and seeking settlement.• We have entered into agreements in good faith.• Brunell and the team will enter into contract negotiations next week.• It will be entering into contracts to both buy and sell specific currencies on or between specific dates.• How different it might have been if Edelman had proposed that politicians enter into a Contract With Children.• David Holton and Hughes already have entered into an agreement with the local state attorney to settle criminal charges.enter into discussions/negotiations (with somebody)• That, too, never entered into negotiations.• Every family health services authority should enter into discussions with its general practitioners to establish guidelines for the employment of counsellors.• They may be more careful as they enter into negotiations with our competitors in the future.enter into the spirit of it/things• Mercer was entering into the spirit of things, Bambi also but more coolly.From Longman Business Dictionaryenter into something phrasal verb [transitive] to officially make an agreement, contract etcWhen we entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Rugby World Cup Limited, no one believed that the event would be such an outstanding success. → enter→ See Verb table 