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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•list /ɛnˈlɪst/USA pronunciation v. - Military to join the armed forces:[no object]As soon as war broke out he enlisted.
- Military[~ + object] to persuade (someone) to sign up for military service: The Army recruiter enlists new soldiers.
- [ ~ + obj] to obtain (a person, services, aid, etc.) for a cause or enterprise: They enlisted our support.
en•list•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•list (en list′),USA pronunciation v.i. - Militaryto enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service:He decided to enlist in the Marines.
- to enter into some cause, enterprise, etc.
v.t. - Militaryto engage for military service:to enlist men for the army.
- to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc.:They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.
en•list′er, n. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . volunteer, join.
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