enter the equation

verb

To become one of the factors that influences a situation or decision.

Meanings

verbenter the equation (third-person singular simple present enters the equation, present participle entering the equation, simple past and past participle entered the equation)

present singular third person enters the equation · participle present entering the equation · participle past entered the equation · past entered the equation · alternative enter into the equation

  1. figurativelyTo become one of the factors that influences a situation or decision.

    Synonyms: enter the picture

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo become one of the factors that influences a situation or decision.

Translations

Finnish tulla kuvaan mukaan
  • tulla kuvaan mukaanTranslations
French entrer en ligne de compte
  • entrer en ligne de compteTranslations
Polish wchodzić w grę
  • wchodzić w gręTranslations
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “enter the equation,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enter%20the%20equation.

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