enlist
/in'list/
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Definition
Verb (transitive):
- To enroll or sign up for service in the armed forces: To formally join a military organization.
- To secure the help, support, or services of someone or something: To obtain aid or cooperation for a cause or task.
Verb (intransitive):
- To join the military voluntarily: To enter into armed service.
Examples of Usage
Verb (transitive):
- The government aims to enlist new soldiers every year.
- We need to enlist more volunteers for the community project.
- She enlisted her brother's help to move the furniture.
Verb (intransitive):
- He decided to enlist in the Navy after graduation.
- Many young people enlisted during the war.
Advanced Usage
- "to enlist in": to join a specific branch or cause.
- She enlisted in the army as a medical officer.
- "to enlist the aid of": to formally seek and secure assistance from.
- The researchers enlisted the aid of local experts.
Variants and Related Words
- Enlistment (n): The act of enlisting or the state of being enlisted.
- His enlistment period is for four years.
- Enlisted (adj): Having joined the military, especially as a non-commissioned member.
- He is an enlisted soldier.
Synonyms
- Recruit: To enlist someone into the armed forces or an organization.
- Enroll: To register or enter one's name on a list, especially for service or membership.
- Secure: To obtain something, especially with effort.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Enlist in: To join a service, organization, or cause.
- He enlisted in the fight against climate change.
- Enlist for: To sign up for a specific period or purpose.
- She enlisted for a three-year tour of duty.
Related Idioms
- Enlist under the banner of: To join or support a particular cause, movement, or leader.
- They enlisted under the banner of freedom and justice.
Verb
- engage somebody to enter the army
- hire for work or assistance
- engage aid, help, services, or support
- join the military