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enlisting

 

[ ɪnˈlɪstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military

To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

Synonyms

enroll, join, recruit

Examples of usage

  • He decided to enlist in the army.
  • She enlisted in the navy after graduating college.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To secure the support or help of someone.

Synonyms

engage, enlist the support of, recruit

Examples of usage

  • The organization successfully enlisted the help of volunteers.
  • They enlisted the services of a professional to assist with the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "enlisting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alistamento

🇮🇳 भर्ती

🇩🇪 Einberufung

🇮🇩 pendaftaran

🇺🇦 вербування

🇵🇱 rekrutacja

🇯🇵 入隊

🇫🇷 enrôlement

🇪🇸 alistamiento

🇹🇷 askere alma

🇰🇷 입대

🇸🇦 التجنيد

🇨🇿 odvod

🇸🇰 odvod

🇨🇳 入伍

🇸🇮 vpoklic

🇮🇸 innritun

🇰🇿 қатыстыру

🇬🇪 რეგისტრაცია

🇦🇿 qeydiyyat

🇲🇽 alistamiento

Etymology

The word 'enlist' originated from the Dutch word 'enlisten', meaning 'to engage or enroll'. It was first recorded in the 17th century and was initially used in a military context. Over time, the word expanded to also include securing support or help from someone in a general sense.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,606, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.