register ton: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Formal
Quick answer
What does “register ton” mean?
To formally record or enter information on an official list.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To formally record or enter information on an official list.
To record one's presence or arrival; to become aware of something and note it mentally; to express an opinion officially; to reach a certain level on a measuring instrument.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Primarily differences in spelling ('register' vs 'register' none). Slight preference for 'sign in' or 'check in' over 'register' in casual US contexts for attendance.
Connotations
In both varieties, carries connotations of formality, officialdom, and record-keeping.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in official/administrative contexts in UK English (e.g., 'register to vote', 'register a car').
Grammar
How to Use “register ton” in a Sentence
NP register NP (transitive)NP register (intransitive)NP register as NPNP register with NPNP register for NPVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “register ton” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- You must register the birth within 42 days.
- Her face registered complete shock.
- All foreign nationals must register with the police.
American English
- Please register your vehicle at the DMV.
- The earthquake registered 6.2 on the Richter scale.
- Did you register for the conference yet?
adjective
British English
- She used a very formal register in her letter to the council.
American English
- Avoid using a slang register in your academic essay.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
To officially record a company or trademark.
Academic
To enroll for a course or module.
Everyday
To check into a hotel or sign up for a website.
Technical
In computing, to store data temporarily in a processor's register.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “register ton”
- Using 'register' without 'for' when talking about courses ('I will register the course' vs 'I will register *for* the course'). Confusing 'register' (verb) with 'registry' (noun).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Register' implies an official or formal act of entering into a list or record, often at a specific moment (e.g., birth). 'Record' is broader, meaning to set down in permanent form (e.g., record a song, record data).
Yes, e.g., 'She registered for the exam', 'The needle registered in the red zone'.
It often is, especially in official contexts. In casual settings, synonyms like 'sign up', 'check in', or 'enroll' might be more common.
It's a machine used in shops to calculate and record sales transactions and to hold cash.
To formally record or enter information on an official list.
Register ton: 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 a mile”
- “On the register”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a HOTEL REGISTER book where guests REGISTER their names.
Conceptual Metaphor
AWARENESS IS REGISTRATION ('The insult didn't even register'). RECORDING IS INSCRIBING ON A LIST.
Practice
Quiz
In the sentence 'The criticism didn't register with him', what does 'register' mean?