recruited (B1)
verb (past participle)
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
Definition
Engaged someone for employment or military service, or persuaded someone to join an organization or team.
Examples
The university successfully recruited several top researchers for its new science department.
During the war, many young men were recruited into the army to serve their country.
Our club is always looking to recruit new members who are passionate about environmental causes.
How to Use recruited
- recruit for (prepositional phrase)
- To seek and hire for a specific role or purpose. — "We are recruiting for a senior marketing position."
- recruit from (prepositional phrase)
- To select new members or employees from a particular group or place. — "Many tech companies recruit from top engineering schools."
- recruit into (prepositional phrase)
- To bring someone into an organization or service. — "He was recruited into the special forces after rigorous training."
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