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 recruit recruit /rɪˈkruːt, riːˈkruːt/

noun

  1. () Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)  ( enlistee , recruit )
    any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
     The army was eager to train the latest batch of recruits.
    The army was eager to train the latest batch of recruits.
  2. () A recently enlisted soldier  ( military recruit , recruit )
    a recently enlisted soldier
     The recruit was nervous on his first day at the training camp.
    The recruit was nervous on his first day at the training camp.

verb

  1. () Register formally as a participant or member  ( inscribe , enrol [Canadian, British] , enroll [ N. American] , enter , recruit )
    register formally as a participant or member
     The party recruited many new members
    The party recruited many new members
  2. () Seek to employ  ( recruit )
    seek to employ
     The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
    The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
  3. () Cause to assemble or enlist in the military  ( levy , raise , recruit )
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
     Raise an army
    raise an army
     Recruit new soldiers
    recruit new soldiers