blind register: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1formal to neutral
Quick answer
What does “blind register” mean?
to officially record something on an official list or to formally recognise or notice something.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to officially record something on an official list or to formally recognise or notice something
to realise or become aware of something; to show or express a feeling or opinion; to adjust something to be correct for a particular situation
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minor differences in collocational preference. 'Register for' (enrol in) a class is slightly more common in US English. The verb-noun combination 'register a complaint' is equally common in both.
Connotations
In both varieties, carries connotations of formality, officialdom, or conscious attention.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in administrative/legal contexts in UK English. The cognitive sense ('it didn't register') is equally common in both.
Grammar
How to Use “blind register” in a Sentence
register something (with somebody)register something (as something)register (for something)register (with somebody/something)register + that-clauseregister + wh-clauseit + register + that/with somebodyVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “blind register” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- All foreign nationals must register with the police within seven days of arrival.
- The scale barely registered the weight of the feather.
- Her expression registered complete bewilderment.
American English
- You need to register for the fall semester by August 1st.
- The earthquake registered 6.2 on the Richter scale.
- His comments didn't even register with the committee.
adverb
British English
- (Rare as a standalone adverb) The thermometer registered abnormally high.
- (Typically part of a phrasal verb) She is officially registered as a resident.
American English
- (Rare as a standalone adverb) The stock market registered sharply lower today.
- (Typically part of a phrasal verb) The car was properly registered in the state.
adjective
British English
- A registered letter requires a signature upon delivery.
- She is a registered childminder with the local council.
American English
- He is a registered Democrat.
- Please use your registered email address to log in.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
To formally submit details to an authority (e.g., 'register a new company with Companies House').
Academic
To enrol for a course or conference; a linguistic term for a variety of language used in a particular social context.
Everyday
To sign up for something (e.g., a loyalty card, website); to become consciously aware.
Technical
In computing, a small, high-speed storage location; in music, a range of notes; in printing, the exact alignment of prints.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “blind register”
- Incorrect: 'I registered to the course.' Correct: 'I registered for the course.'
- Incorrect: 'The pain was registering on me.' Correct: 'The pain was registering with me.' or 'I was registering the pain.'
- Incorrect: 'He registered his name.' (redundant) Correct: 'He registered.' or 'He registered his details.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Register' implies a formal, often official act of entering onto a list or making something known to an authority. 'Record' is broader, meaning to set down in permanent form (writing, audio, etc.), not necessarily for official purposes.
Yes, it's common to say a face 'registers' surprise, anger, etc., meaning it shows that emotion. An event can also 'register' on someone, meaning they emotionally react to it.
It is primarily an action verb ('I will register the car'). However, in its cognitive sense ('It finally registered'), it describes a process of perception and can be used in a way similar to stative verbs, often in negative or with 'begin to'.
Historically, a cash register 'registers' (records and indicates) the amount of a sale. The machine's name comes from this function of recording transactions.
to officially record something on an official list or to formally recognise or notice something.
Blind register: in British English it is pronounced /ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “cash register”
- “register disapproval”
- “it didn't register”
- “fail to register”
- “on the register”
- “strike someone off the register”
- “register a blip”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a HOTEL REGISTER where guests SIGN IN. 'REG' sounds like 'RED TAPE' - the official process of recording something.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONSCIOUSNESS IS A RECORDING DEVICE ('The warning didn't register.'), FORMALITY IS A LIST ('You must register your address.'), ATTENTION IS A MEASURING INSTRUMENT ('Her smile registered high on his happiness scale.').
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'register' used in a COGNITIVE sense?