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surfaces inside buildings in which the colour is mixed into an emulsion and which is not shiny when it dries $\rightarrow$ compare ENAMEL, GLOSS PAINT
en- $\rightarrow$ see WORD FORMATION TABLE
en-a-ble /r'nerbal/ $v$ [T] 1 [+obj+to - v] to make able; give the power, means, or right to do something: This bird's large wings enable it to fly very fast. | The fall in the value of the pound will enable us to export more goods. | This dictionary will enable you to understand English words. $\rightarrow$ compare EMPOWER, ENTITLE 2 to make possible: an expansion programme that will enable a large increase in student numbers
en-a-bling /I'neiblıy/ adj [A] (of a law) making something possible or giving someone special powers: Before these changes to the constitution can be made, the necessary enabling legislation will have to be passed.
en-act /I'nækt/ $v$ [T] 1 to make into law: Several bills (=plans for laws put forward for consideration) were enacted at the end of this session of Parliament. $2 \mathrm{fml}$ to perform (a play or a part in a play) - - ment $n$ [C;U]
e-nam-el $\mathbf{1}^{1}$ /I'næmәl/ $n$ [U] 1 a glassy substance which is melted and put onto objects made of metal, glass, or clay and then hardens to form a decoration or protection 2 a paint which is used especially on wood to produce a very shiny surface $\rightarrow$ compare EMULSION PAINT 3 the hard smooth outer surface of the teeth
enamel $^{2} v$-II- BrE $-1$ - AmE [T] to cover or decorate with ENAMEL $(1,2)$
e-nam-el-ware /t'næmalweor/ $n$ [U] metal pots and pans for cooking which are covered with ENAMEL
en-am-oured $B r E \|$ enamored $A m E$ /'næmad\|-әrd/ adj [F+of, with] very fond of; liking very much; charmed: He's so enamoured of his own plan that he won't even consider mine. | I'm not very enamoured of this new scheme.
en bloc /pn 'blok\|an 'bla:k/ adv Fr all together as a single unit: The whole department resigned en bloc.
en-camp /In'kæmp/ $v$ [I;T usually pass.] to make or place in a camp: The army encamped there for the night. | The soldiers were encamped on the edge of the forest. | (fig.) The news reporters had encamped themselves outside my house and refused to go away until I agreed to speak to them.
en-camp-ment /n'kæmpmont/ $n$ a large, especially military, camp
en-cap-su-late /In'kæpsjulest\|-se-/ $v$ [T (in)] to express the main points or ideas of (something) in a short form or a small space: I think this one sentence encapsulates her whole philosophy. - -lation /In'kæpsju'lerfon\|-sә-/ $n$ [C;U]
En-car-ta /en'ka:tә\|-arr-/ trademark a type of ENCYCLOPEDIA ( =a product with articles about many different subjects) which is produced only on a CD-ROM or a DVD, and is not available as a printed book. It is a MULTIMEDIA product, with pictures, sound, pieces of film etc, and it is produced by MICROSOFT.
en-case /In'kers/ $v$ [T(in) often pass.] to cover completely: His body was encased in armour.
en-ceph-a-li-tis /In,kefo'lartss\|-sef-/ $n[\bigcup]$ medical swelling of the brain
en-chain /In'tfern/ $v$ [T] lit to hold (as if) in chains
en-chant /rn'tfa:nt\|In't frent/ $v$ [T] 1 [often pass.] to fill with delight; charm: He was enchanted by/with the idea. | an enchanting child 2 lit or old use to use magic on: a palace in an enchanted wood $\rightarrow$ see also DISENCHANTED
en-chant-er /In't ya:ntol|In'tfænt- $n$ a magician
en-chant-ment /in'tya:ntmont\|In'tfænt-/ $n \quad 1 \quad[\mathrm{C} ; \mathrm{U}]$ a delightful influence or feeling of delight: The beauty of the scene filled us with enchantment. 2 [C] lit or old use a condition caused by magic powers; SPELL
en-chant-ress /In't $\mathrm{Sa}$ antrss\|In't fænt-/ $n$ l a woman of great sexual charm 2 a female magician
en-chi-la-da /,ent fr'la:dә/ n pl. -das a Mexican food consisting of a TORTILLA that is filled with small pieces of meat or cheese etc, rolled up and covered with a hot-tasting SAUCE
en-cir-cle /rn's $3: k ә l \|-3: r-/ v[\mathrm{~T}]$ to surround; form a circle round: Rebel forces had encircled the airport. | He encircled her in his arms. | The house was encircled by/with trees. --ment $n[U]$ en-clave /'enklerv, 'en-/ $n$ a part of a country, or a group of people of a separate race or nation, which is completely surrounded by another
en-close /In'klouz/ $v[\mathrm{~T}] \mathbb{1}$ [often pass.] to surround with a fence or wall so as to shut in: The garden is enclosed by a high wall. 2 to put inside an envelope, especially in addition to something else: I enclose a cheque for $\mathfrak{} 50$ (with this letter).
en-clo-sure /In'klouza\|-ar/ $n$ 1 [C] an enclosed place: There's a special enclosure where you can look at the horses before the race starts. $2[\mathrm{C}]$ something put in an envelope with a letter 3 [U(of)] the act of enclosing or state of being enclosed: The enclosure of public land meant that ordinary people could no longer use it.
en-code /In'koud/ $v$ [T] to put (e.g. a message) into a CODE $\rightarrow$ opposite DECODE
en-co-mi-um /In'koumiom/ $n$ pl. -miums or -mia /-mıว/ $f m l$ an expression of very high praise; EULOGY
en-com-pass /In'kamps/ $v$ [T] 1 to include or be concerned with (a wide range of activities, subjects, ideas etc); COMPRISE: The course encompasses the whole of English literature since 1850. | a large company whose activities encompass printing, publishing, and computers $2 \mathrm{fml}$ to surround completely: The enemy encompassed the city. I (fig.) Doubts and fears encompassed her.
en-core /'pyko:\|'arn-/ $n$ Fr 1 (used as a call for more, by listeners who have been pleased by a performance, especially a musical one) 2 an additional or repeated performance given especially by a musician at the end of a performance
en-coun-ter' /In'kaunto\|-ar/ $v$ [T] fml 1 to meet or have to deal with (something bad, especially a danger or a difficulty); be faced with: We encountered a lot of problems/ opposition. 2 to meet unexpectedly: She encountered a friend on the plane.
encounter ${ }^{2} n[(\mathbf{w} \mathbf{t} \mathbf{h})] \mathbf{1}$ a sudden meeting, either unexpected or dangerous: I had a close encounter with a poisonous snake. 2 close encounter of the ... kind humor an experience of meeting or being very close to someone or something, especially someone or something unusual (from the title of the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind): I've just had a close encounter of the parliamentary kind - I met my MP.
en-cour-age /In'kArId3\|In'k3:r-/ $v$ [T] 1 to make (someone) feel brave enough or confident enough to do something, by giving active approval: You should encourage her in her attempts to become a doctor, instead of being so negative about it. I [+obj+to-v] He encouraged me to apply for the job. 2 to give active approval to; support; FOSTER: It's in companies' interests to encourage union membership. I In their view, the benefit system just encourages laziness. $\rightarrow$ opposite DISCOURAGE --ment $n$ [C;U] Your words were a great encouragement to me. | I couldn't have done it without your encouragement.
en-cour-aged /m'kuridzd\|In'k3:r-/ adj [F(at, by)] feeling new courage, hope, and confidence: They were encouraged at/by the news. | [+to-v] I was encouraged to hear you'll be giving us your support.
en-cour-ag-ing /In'kırıdzıy\|In'k3:r-/ adj causing feelings of courage, hope, and confidence: The latest trade figures are very encouraging. | It's encouraging that so many young players are coming into the team. --ly $a d v$
en'croach /In'krout $\mathrm{S} / v$ encroach on/upon sthg. phr $v[\mathrm{~T}]$ to take more of (something) than is right, usual, or acceptable; INTRUDE upon: His new farm buildings encroach on his neighbour's land. | Be careful not to encroach on her sphere of authority. --ment $n$ [C;U(on, upon):] I resent all these encroachments on my valuable time.
en-crust-ed /In'krast d/ adj [F+with, in] completely covered with a large amount of: She wore a gold crown encrusted with jewels. | His boots were encrusted in mud.
en-crypt /in'kript/ $v$ [T] to protect information, especially information held in a computer, by putting it into a special CODE that only some people can read: software that will allow law enforcement officers to read encrypted data --tion /m'kripJon/ $n[\mathrm{U}]$ encryption programs
en-cum-ber /In'ksmbә\|-әr/ $v$ [T(with)] $f m l$ to make action or