ENTER THE LISTS meaning: Compete or participate in challenge - OneLook

Usually means: Compete or participate in challenge.

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enter the lists: Merriam-Webster
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enter the lists: Collins English Dictionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (enter the lists)

▸ verb: (UK, figuratively) To take part in a struggle or conflict.

Similar:

fight, get some, give battle, take up the cudgels, go in for, do battle, debate, encounter, battle it out, get to grips with, more...

Opposite:

withdraw, retreat, back down, concede, abandon

Phrases:

to enter the lists, more...

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Similar:

fight, get some, give battle, take up the cudgels, go in for, do battle, debate, encounter, battle it out, get to grips with, more...

Opposite:

withdraw, retreat, back down, concede, abandon

Phrases:

to enter the lists, more...

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