The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ENROLLING
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What does ENROLLING mean?
ENROLLING verb- To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
- To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
- To enlist oneself (in something) or become a member (of something)
- To envelop; to enwrap.
- An enrolment.