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soldier
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: soldierspast: soldieredpp: soldiereding: soldiering
The term evokes a sense of rigid discipline, duty, and submission to a higher authority. It carries a weight of sacrifice and endurance, often associated with the grim reality of combat or the strict adherence to a chain of command.
Countable when referring to an individual person in military service.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone]
To join the army or serve as a soldier.
"He decided to soldier for his country."
Intransitive Verb
[doing]
To persevere through a difficult situation with patience and determination.
"We just had to soldier on until the project was finished."