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to enlist
01
to join the armed forces
Intransitive
Examples
At the age of 18, he decided to enlist in the army to serve his country.
Many young individuals choose to enlist in the navy to experience life at sea.
02
to formally recruit or hire someone for work or participation in an activity
Transitive: to enlist sb
Examples
The company enlisted new employees to expand its customer support team.
He enlisted skilled contractors to complete the renovation project on schedule.
03
to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military
Transitive: to enlist soldiers
Examples
The army decided to enlist new soldiers to bolster its ranks.
During times of war, nations often need to enlist citizens to defend their borders.
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