English Dictionary
Definition of “enlist”
enlist (ɪnˈlɪst
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Definitions
verb
- to enter or persuade to enter into an engagement to serve in the armed forces
- (tr) to engage or secure (a person, his services, or his support) for a venture, cause, etc
- (intr) foll by in to enter into or join an enterprise, cause, etc
Alternative Forms
enˈlister noun enˈlistment noun
Synonyms
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recruit,
secure,
gather,
take on,
hire,
sign up,
call up,
muster,
mobilize,
conscript,
Usage examples
I told him to go and see you with some cock-and-bull story and enlist your services.
Robert Wilson, BLOOD IS DIRT (2002)Even if the otcei does manage to perk up, do not expect small start-ups to enlist.
Business Today (1997)Silva also said he hopes to enlist 40 new member countries from the developing world.
canada.com (2004)Like the others, he must pass basic Army training before he can enlist properly.
Sun, News of the World (2000)It was Brigadier Roddy's idea to enlist the European Commission Monitoring Mission (ECMM) in the struggle to get an effective ceasefire.
Stewart, Bob (Lt-Col), Broken Lives (1993)
