26984 words

enlist

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
to join the armed forces:

Examples:

enlist (in) They both enlisted (in the navy) a year before the war broke out.
2
to ask for and get help or support from someone:

Examples:

We enlisted some people to help prepare the food.
The organization has enlisted the support of many famous people in raising money to help homeless children.
3
to join (an organization, esp. the armed forces):

Examples:

He enlisted in the air force.
4
An enlisted man/woman is a person in the armed forces who is not an officer.
5
to ask someone for help or support, or to ask for and obtain help and support:

Examples:

The program enlists businesses in hiring inner city kids.

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