Enlist: meaning, definitions and examples

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enlist

 

[ ɪnˈlɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: enlisting, glisten, listable, listed, listen, listers, listing, listless, sublist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,180, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.