register

[ˈrɛdʒɪstər]

register Definition

• 1. to record or enroll formally
• 2. an official list or record of names or items
• 3. a device for recording measurements or information

Using register: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "register" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  You need to register for the conference before the deadline.

• Example

  The government keeps a register of all licensed vehicles.

• Example

  The thermometer registers the temperature accurately.

• Example

  The seismograph registered a magnitude 5 earthquake.

• Example

  She tried to register her disappointment with the company's customer service.

register Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for register

• record
• enroll
• log
• inventory
• tally
• meter
• gauge
• counter
• catalogue

Antonyms for register

• delete
• remove
• deregister
• erase

Idioms Using register

• on the register

  officially recorded or enrolled

  Example

  Her name is on the register of licensed professionals.

• off the register

  not officially recorded or enrolled

  Example

  He was removed from the register of voters due to inactivity.

• register one's presence

  to make oneself known or noticed

  Example

  She wanted to register her presence at the meeting by asking a question.

Phrases with register

• cash register

  a machine used in shops and restaurants to calculate and record sales transactions

  Example

  The cashier rang up the sale on the cash register.

• register office

  a government office where births, deaths, and marriages are officially recorded

  Example

  They went to the register office to get their marriage certificate.

• register to vote

  to formally enroll oneself as a voter in an election

  Example

  You can register to vote online or in person at your local election office.

Origins of register

from Latin 'regesta', meaning 'things recorded'

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Summary: register in Brief

The term 'register' [ˈrɛdʒɪstər] refers to the act of formally recording or enrolling something or someone, such as registering for a conference or registering a vehicle. It can also refer to an official list or record, like a register of licensed professionals, or a device for recording measurements or information, such as a thermometer or seismograph. Common phrases include 'cash register,' 'register office,' and 'register to vote,' while idioms like 'on the register' and 'register one's presence' denote official recognition or making oneself known.