enlist (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlɪst/
Definition
To join the armed forces voluntarily, or to persuade someone to join the armed forces or to help with a task.
Examples
Many young people decided to enlist after the call for volunteers.
The recruiter tried to enlist new recruits by explaining the benefits of military service.
We need to enlist the help of local residents to clean up the park.
How to Use enlist
- enlist in (prepositional phrase)
- To join a particular branch of the military or a specific group. — "He decided to enlist in the Navy right after high school."
- enlist someone's help (collocation)
- To ask for and get someone's assistance. — "Could you enlist your brother's help with moving this furniture?"
- enlist the support of (collocation)
- To gain the backing or agreement of a person or group. — "The charity worked hard to enlist the support of local businesses."
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