enlisting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlɪstɪŋ/
Definition
The act of formally joining a military force or other organization, or persuading someone to join.
Examples
Enlisting in the Navy was a life-changing decision for him.
The campaign focused on enlisting volunteers for community service.
She succeeded in enlisting her friends to help with the protest.
How to Use enlisting
- enlist in (prepositional phrase)
- To join a military service or organization. — "He decided to enlist in the army after high school."
- enlist someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To persuade someone to do a particular task or activity. — "They enlisted a professional photographer to capture the event."
- enlist someone's help (collocation)
- To get someone to assist you with something. — "I need to enlist your help with this difficult assignment."
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