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recruit

rec·ruit

UK/ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ US/ɹɪˈkɹut/ fairly common
verb (3) noun (2)

verb

1.

register formally as a participant or member

  • “The party recruited many new members”
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2.

seek to employ

  • “The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants”
3.

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

  • “raise an army”
  • “recruit new soldiers”
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noun

1.

a recently enlisted soldier

2.

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

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Origin

From French recruter (as a verb).

Phrases

  • seaman recruit

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