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en·list Listen to audio/ɪnˈlɪst/ verb
en·lists; en·list·ed; en·list·ing
1 [+ obj] a : to get the support and help of (someone or something)
They're enlisting volunteers for an experiment. We enlisted all available resources.
b : to get (help, support, sympathy, etc.) from someone
I enlisted the help of our neighbors. We enlisted the services of a professional.
2 a [+ obj] : to sign up (a person) for duty in the army, navy, etc.
They enlisted several new recruits.
b [no obj] : to become a member of the army, navy, etc.
After graduating, I enlisted in the navy.
3 [no obj] : to become involved with a large group of people in a cause, movement, etc.
He enlisted in the cause of world peace.
— en·list·ee Listen to audio /ɪnˌlɪsˈti:, ɪnˈlɪsti/ noun, plural en·list·ees [count]
Army enlistees
— en·list·ment Listen to audio /ɪnˈlɪstmənt/ noun, plural en·list·ments
[count] Enlistments in the armed forces have increased this year. [noncount] Military enlistment is voluntary.

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