enter room
Go into space
Use `enter the room` to describe someone arriving inside a space, especially in stories or formal reports.
15초 만에
- Moving from outside to inside a specific indoor space.
- More formal than 'walk in' but less formal than 'gain access'.
- Used for offices, bedrooms, kitchens, and meeting halls.
뜻
This phrase simply means to move from the outside of a room to the inside. It describes the physical act of walking through a doorway into a space like a bedroom or office.
주요 예문
3 / 6Describing a coworker's arrival
The manager entered the room and the meeting began.
The manager entered the room and the meeting began.
Telling a story about a surprise
I entered the room and everyone yelled 'Surprise!'
I entered the room and everyone yelled 'Surprise!'
Asking for permission
May I enter the room now?
May I enter the room now?
문화적 배경
In Western culture, the 'threshold' of a room is a symbolic boundary of privacy. Entering someone's personal space usually requires an invitation or a knock. The phrase is also a staple in literature and stage directions to signal a character's arrival.
No 'Into' Needed
Avoid saying `enter into the room`. While `enter into` is used for agreements or contracts, for physical spaces, just use `enter` plus the room name.
The Power of the Knock
In the US and UK, entering a closed room without knocking is a big 'no-no'. Always knock, then enter when you hear 'Come in!'
15초 만에
- Moving from outside to inside a specific indoor space.
- More formal than 'walk in' but less formal than 'gain access'.
- Used for offices, bedrooms, kitchens, and meeting halls.
What It Means
Enter a room is a basic building block of English. It describes the moment you cross the threshold into a new space. It is simple, direct, and very common. You use it when you want to talk about arriving in a specific indoor area. It sounds a bit more polished than just saying go in.
How To Use It
You usually use this phrase with a subject and an object. For example: She entered the room quietly. You can also use it to describe a feeling or an impact. Sometimes, people say someone entered the room to describe their presence or energy. Just remember to put the name of the room after the word enter. You don't need to say enter into the room. That is a common mistake! Keep it simple and clean.
When To Use It
Use this when you are telling a story or writing an email. It works perfectly when describing a sequence of events. Use it at work when a boss walks into a meeting. Use it at home when your cat follows you into the kitchen. It is great for setting the scene in a narrative. It helps the listener visualize the movement clearly.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use enter for large outdoor spaces like a park. You wouldn't usually say you entered the park in casual talk. Use go to or arrive at instead. Also, avoid using it for vehicles like cars. You get into a car, you don't enter it unless it's a very formal report. If you are with very close friends, enter might sound a bit stiff. In those cases, just say come in or walk in.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, how you enter a room says a lot about you. Entering without knocking is often seen as rude in private spaces. There is also the concept of 'making an entrance.' This means entering a room in a way that everyone notices you. It is all about confidence and style. Historically, formal homes had specific rules for who could enter which room first.
Common Variations
You will often hear walk into a room or step into a room. These are more casual and descriptive. Burst into a room means you entered very fast and loudly. Slink into a room means you entered quietly because you were embarrassed. If you want to sound very professional, you can use access the room. But for 90% of situations, enter the room or walk in is your best bet.
사용 참고사항
This phrase is safe for all levels of English. It is grammatically simple but sounds more educated than 'go in'. Avoid using 'into' after 'enter' when talking about physical rooms.
No 'Into' Needed
Avoid saying `enter into the room`. While `enter into` is used for agreements or contracts, for physical spaces, just use `enter` plus the room name.
The Power of the Knock
In the US and UK, entering a closed room without knocking is a big 'no-no'. Always knock, then enter when you hear 'Come in!'
Dramatic Effect
If you want to sound more exciting in a story, use `burst into` or `storm into` instead of just `enter`.
예시
6The manager entered the room and the meeting began.
The manager entered the room and the meeting began.
A standard professional way to describe an arrival.
I entered the room and everyone yelled 'Surprise!'
I entered the room and everyone yelled 'Surprise!'
Used to set the scene for a narrative event.
May I enter the room now?
May I enter the room now?
A polite, slightly formal way to ask to come in.
You should have seen his face when the cat entered the room!
You should have seen his face when the cat entered the room!
Casual use to describe a funny observation.
My dog enters the room like he owns the whole house.
My dog enters the room like he owns the whole house.
Using the phrase to describe a funny behavior.
He entered the room slowly, looking very tired.
He entered the room slowly, looking very tired.
Adds descriptive weight to a character's movement.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Please knock before you ___ the room.
In English, we say `enter the room` directly without using 'to' or other prepositions.
Select the most natural verb for a story.
The detective ___ the dark room with a flashlight.
`Entered` is the standard verb for moving into a room in a narrative context.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of Entering
Used with friends
Walk in
Standard everyday use
Enter the room
Official or legal
Gain entry
Where to use 'Enter the Room'
Office
Entering a boardroom
Home
Entering the kitchen
Hotel
Entering your suite
School
Entering the classroom
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. It is slightly more formal than walk in, but you can use it with friends or at work without sounding strange.
No, that is usually considered incorrect for physical spaces. Just say enter the room.
Enter is more general and a bit more polite. Walk in is very casual and focuses on the physical action of walking.
It sounds very robotic. It is better to say get in the car or get into the car.
It means to enter a room in a very noticeable or dramatic way so that everyone looks at you.
The past tense is entered. For example: He entered the room five minutes ago.
Yes! You can enter a chat room or enter a website. It works for digital spaces too.
Yes, but it might sound a bit like you are writing a book. Most people would text I just walked in.
The opposite is leave the room or exit the room.
Yes, you almost always need one. You say enter the room or enter a room.
관련 표현
Walk in
To enter a space casually by walking.
Step inside
A polite way to invite someone to enter or to describe entering briefly.
Make an entrance
To enter a place in a way that attracts attention.
Burst in
To enter a room suddenly and noisily.
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