recruit meaning and definition

RECRUIT noun

Definition of recruit (noun)

1. a recently enlisted soldier
   • synonyms: military recruit
2. any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
   • synonyms: enlistee

RECRUIT verb

Definition of recruit (verb)

1. register formally as a participant or member
   • "The party recruited many new members"
   • synonyms: enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe
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"
   • synonyms: levy, raise