Basic Details
Word: Register
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To write down someone's name or details in an official list or to record something.
Synonyms: Enrol, sign up, record
Antonyms: Remove, cancel, unregister
Idioms and Phrases
- Get your name on the register: To officially sign up for something. Example: "Don’t forget to get your name on the register for the school trip."
- Under the radar: To do something unnoticed, often because there's no official record. Example: "He managed to get his project completed under the radar, without registering it with the teachers."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to register for the competition before the deadline to secure a place.
Example 2: The hotel requires all guests to register at the front desk upon arrival.
Example 3: Before starting the course, students need to register online to access the materials.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "register" comes from the Latin word "registra" which means "to record"? It has been used in English since the 14th century to indicate the act of recording information.
Famous Quote
"You have to register your mind and heart to be open to new ideas." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "register" mean?
a) To cancel an event
b) To write down details in a list
c) To ignore something
d) To give a speech
Answer: b) To write down details in a list
2. Which of these is a synonym of "register"?
a) Jump
b) Enrol
c) Sleep
d) Run
Answer: b) Enrol
3. What is an antonym of "register"?
a) Add
b) Record
c) Remove
d) Collect
Answer: c) Remove
4. Which sentence uses "register" correctly?
a) He will register for the concert tomorrow.
b) She decided to register the music.
c) They register quickly after the meal.
d) The cat likes to register outside.
Answer: a) He will register for the concert tomorrow.
5. What does "get your name on the register" mean?
a) To unsubscribe from something
b) To officially sign up for something
c) To skip an event
d) To create a signature design
Answer: b) To officially sign up for something
