1. (

• register

) record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions ;

2. (

• file ,
• register ,

) record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint" ;

3. (

• register ,

) enroll to vote; "register for an election" ;

4. (

• record ,
• register

) be aware of; "Did you register any change when I pressed the button?" ;

5. (

• read ,
• register ,
• show ,
• record ,

) indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty'" ;

6. (

• cross-file ,
• register ,

) have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties ;

7. (

• register ,

) show in one's face; "Her surprise did not register" ;

8. (

• register

) manipulate the registers of an organ ;

9. (

• register ,

) send by registered mail; "I'd like to register this letter" ;

10. (

• register

) enter into someone's consciousness; "Did this event register in your parents' minds?" ;