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Enlist (Verb)

Join the military.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

To join the army, John had to enlist and meet the minimum requirements.
At the age of 18, Sarah decided to enlist in the navy and see the world.
He chose to enlist in the air force after completing his education.
Many young people enlist in the military every year to serve their country.
Despite his parents' concerns, James finally made up his mind to enlist in the marines.

Engage somebody to enter the army.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Many young men were eager to enlist and serve their country during wartime.
The recruiter tried to enlist new soldiers at the career fair to fill the dwindling army ranks.
She decided to enlist in the army after college to find new challenges and opportunities.
To bolster the war effort, the government launched a campaign to enlist more volunteers.
Fueled by patriotism, he felt compelled to enlist in the military as soon as he turned 18.

Hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The company plans to enlist the help of outside consultants to improve their marketing strategy.
To ensure the project is completed successfully, the manager will enlist the aid of experienced freelancers.
The charity is trying to enlist the services of local volunteers for the upcoming event.
The business is looking to enlist the support of major brands to help launch their new product.
The project leader needs to enlist the expertise of a top engineer to overcome the technical challenges.