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enlist

DEFINITIONS OF: enlist

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v join the military

Types:
conscript
enroll into service compulsorily
Type of:
sign up
join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate, "Sign up for yoga classes"

v engage somebody to enter the army

Synonyms:
draft, muster in
Antonyms:
discharge, muster out
release from military service
Types:
levy, raise, recruit
cause to assemble or enlist in the military
Type of:
enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe, recruit
register formally as a participant or member

v hire for work or assistance

Synonyms:
engage
Types:
recruit
seek to employ
Type of:
procure, secure
get by special effort
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