enlist

//ɪnˈlɪst//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

enlistInfinitive
enlistPresent tense
enlistedPast tense
enlistedPast participle
enlistingPresent participle
enlistsThird-person singular
1

To enroll or sign up for military service.

He enlisted in the army right after graduating from high school.

2

To engage or secure the support, help, or participation of someone or something for a cause or purpose.

We enlisted the help of local volunteers to clean up the park.