"enter the lists" meaning in English

See enter the lists in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: enters the lists [present, singular, third-person], entering the lists [participle, present], entered the lists [participle, past], entered the lists [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*|head=enter the lists}} enter the lists (third-person singular simple present enters the lists, present participle entering the lists, simple past and past participle entered the lists)
  1. (UK, figuratively) To take part in a struggle or conflict. Tags: UK, figuratively
    Sense id: en-enter_the_lists-en-verb-Ylh~NQpz Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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