enlist
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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to engage for military service.
to enlist men for the army.
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to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc..
They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.
verb
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to enter or persuade to enter into an engagement to serve in the armed forces
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(tr) to engage or secure (a person, his services, or his support) for a venture, cause, etc
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to enter into or join an enterprise, cause, etc
Other Word Forms
- enlister noun
- enlistment noun
- preenlist verb
- unenlisted adjective
Etymology
Origin of enlist
Example Sentences
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Or, you could say that it’s amazing what happens when you’re young and you can’t find a job unless you enlist in the military.
From Salon
However, it said that Russian law allowed foreign nationals who are legally in the country to voluntarily enlist in the armed forces.
From BBC
The embassy added that while it does not recruit foreigners, Russian law allows foreign nationals who are legally in Russia to voluntarily enlist in their armed forces.
From BBC
Also testifying was actor Tobey Maguire, another avid poker player who enlisted Goldstein’s help in recovering a gambling debt from a billionaire.
Thankfully after enlisting other family members to put everything back, Amanda's daughter, Sophie Grey, got away with it and her mum didn't notice a thing.
From BBC
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