register - Definition & Meaning

to register

Third Person

registers

Present Participle

registering

Past Tense

registered

Past Participle

registered

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills.
You need to register at the university's office before attending classes.
He failed to register in time for the new semester and had to wait until next year.
She plans to register for the science club at the start of the school year.
The students were required to registe with the school administration.

to officially record something, typically with a governmental or legal authority

Synonyms:

to officially sign up or record one's name in a list, particularly for voting or participation in an organization

to notice or become aware of something

transitive

She didn’t register the warning signs until it was too late.
It took a moment for her to register what had just happened.
I didn’t register the changes in the schedule until I checked the email again.
He didn’t register the seriousness of the situation until he saw the emergency lights.
She finally registered the fact that she had missed the last bus home.

Synonyms:

(of an instrument) to automatically detect and display a measurement or reading

transitive

The thermometer registered a temperature of 32°C, indicating freezing conditions.
The scale registered the weight as soon as she stepped onto it.
The meter registered a spike in electricity usage during the evening.
The seismograph registered a small tremor in the area after the earthquake.
The pressure gauge registered a drop in pressure, signaling a potential issue.

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to create an impact or effect on someone’s thoughts or memory

The shocking news didn't register with him until later in the day.
His words made a strong impression and registered on her mind as she reflected on them.
The tragic event registered in his mind, leaving him speechless.
The teacher’s advice registered in her mind, helping her make better decisions.
The important lesson he learned that day registered, changing his perspective.

to send a letter or parcel through the postal service, ensuring it is handled with extra care and delivered securely

transitive

She decided to register the package to make sure it arrived safely and could be tracked.
He went to the post office to register the important letter before sending it.
They chose to register the parcel because it contained valuable items.
The sender registered the letter so the recipient would need to sign for it upon delivery.
The company always registers legal notices to ensure proof of delivery.

to choose and adjust different stops or controls on an organ or harpsichord to produce a desired sound

transitive

The organist registered the instrument carefully to create a rich, layered sound for the hymn.
The organist skillfully registered the pipes to match the mood of the music.
The conductor instructed the organist to register the instrument to highlight the melody.
The harpsichordist carefully registered the instrument to balance the voices in the ensemble.
The sound engineer registered the organ to emphasize the deep bass tones.

(of an emotion) to be expressed or displayed through a person's facial expressions or gestures

Her surprise registered on her face when she saw the unexpected gift.
His disappointment registered in the slump of his shoulders and the sigh that followed.
She tried to hide her excitement, but it registered in her bright smile and wide eyes.
His sadness was registered in the slow, downcast look he gave her.
The nervousness he felt registered when he fidgeted with his hands.

to communicate or convey an opinion, feeling, or message through words or actions

transitive