1. To write, carve, or engrave letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically stone, metal, or paper
The artist inscribed her name on the sculpture.
A artista inscreveu seu nome na escultura.
2. To write a dedication or personal message in or on a book, photograph, or other object
He inscribed the book to his daughter.
Ele inscreveu o livro para sua filha.
3. To enter or record someone's name in a register or list
The students were inscribed in the attendance record.
Os estudantes foram inscritos no registro de presença.
4. In geometry, to draw a figure inside another figure so that it touches at certain points
Inscribe a circle within the square.
Inscrever um círculo dentro do quadrado.