Enlist: meaning, definitions and examples

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enlist

[ ɪnˈlɪst ]

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join

To enroll or sign up for a task, duty, or service. To recruit or engage someone for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

engage, enroll, recruit

Examples of usage

He decided to enlist in the army.
The company is looking to enlist new employees for the project.

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support

To secure or obtain help or support from someone. To gain assistance or participation.

Synonyms

gain, obtain, secure

Examples of usage

The organization aims to enlist public support for their cause.
She managed to enlist the help of her colleagues in completing the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alistarse

🇮🇳 सूचीबद्ध करना

🇩🇪 einschreiben

🇮🇩 mendaftar

🇺🇦 записатися

🇵🇱 zapisać się

🇯🇵 登録する (とうろくする)

🇫🇷 s'inscrire

🇪🇸 alistarse

🇹🇷 kaydolmak

🇰🇷 등록하다

🇸🇦 تسجيل

🇨🇿 zapsat se

🇸🇰 zapísať sa

🇨🇳 报名 (bàomíng)

🇸🇮 vpisati se

🇮🇸 skrá sig

🇰🇿 тіркелу

🇬🇪 ჩაწერა

🇦🇿 qeydiyyatdan keçmək

🇲🇽 alistarse

Word origin

The word 'enlist' originated in the early 17th century from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'cause to be' and 'list' meaning 'enter into a list or register'. Initially used in military contexts to refer to joining the armed forces, it later expanded to include broader meanings of joining or engaging in various tasks or services.