enlist
[ en-list ]
/ ɛnˈlɪst /
verb (used without object)
to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service: He decided to enlist in the Marines.
to enter into some cause, enterprise, etc.
verb (used with object)
to engage for military service: to enlist men for the army.
to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc.: They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.
OTHER WORDS FROM enlist
en·list·er, noun pre·en·list, verb un·en·list·ed, adjectiveWords nearby enlist
enlarger,
enlighten,
enlightened,
enlightenment,
enlil,
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enlisted woman,
enlistee,
enlistment,
enliven
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British Dictionary definitions for enlist
enlist
/ (ɪnˈlɪst) /
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