Meaning of 'recruit'

verb

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

Synonyms: raise

verb

seek to employ

Example: "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"

verb

register formally as a participant or member

Example: "The party recruited many new members"

Synonyms: enter inscribe enroll enrol

noun

any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

Synonyms: enlistee

noun

a recently enlisted soldier

Synonyms: military recruit