Meaning of the word ingress in English

What does ingress mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ingress

US /ˈɪn.ɡres/
UK /ˈɪn.ɡres/
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Noun

1.

the action of going in or entering a place

Example:
The building has a separate ingress for deliveries.
Unauthorized ingress is strictly prohibited.
2.

the right or opportunity to enter a place

Example:
He was denied ingress to the private club.
The diplomat sought ingress to the restricted area.

Verb

to go in or enter (a place)

Example:
The spacecraft will ingress the planet's atmosphere.
The team plans to ingress the enemy territory at dawn.