Meaning of the word "be admitted to" in English

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be admitted to

US /bi ədˈmɪtɪd tuː/
UK /bi ədˈmɪtɪd tuː/
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Phrase

1.

to be allowed to enter a place or institution

Example:
She hopes to be admitted to a top university.
Only members can be admitted to the exclusive club.
2.

to be taken into a hospital for medical treatment

Example:
He had to be admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery.
The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit.
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