entrance
en·trance1 / ˈentrəns/ • n. an opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place. ∎ an act or instance of going or coming in. ∎ the coming of an actor or performer onto a stage: her final entrance is as a triumphant princess. ∎ an act of becoming involved in something: their entrance into the political arena. ∎ the right, means, or opportunity to enter somewhere or be a member of an institution, society, or other body: about fifty people attempted to gain entrance [as adj.] an entrance examination. PHRASES: make an (or one's) entrance (of an actor or performer) come on stage. ∎ enter somewhere in a conspicuous or impressive way: she slowly counted to ten before making her entrance.en·trance2 / enˈtrans/ • v. [tr.] (often be entranced) fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention: I was entranced by a cluster of trees that were lit up by fireflies. ∎ cast a spell on: Orpheus entranced the wild beasts.DERIVATIVES: en·trance·ment n.en·tranc·ing·ly adv.