enlist
enroll in military / recruit / secure support / persuade to join
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: enlistedpp: enlisteding: enlisting
This term carries a strong connotation of commitment and formal agreement. When used in a military context, it implies a legal contract and a transition from civilian to service member, emphasizing a voluntary choice to enter a structured hierarchy. In a broader social or professional context, the word suggests a strategic effort to gain cooperation. It differs from simply asking for help by implying a more organized or purposeful recruitment process to achieve a specific goal or support a cause.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ someone for something]
To persuade someone to join a cause, organization, or activity, or to secure their help and support.
"The campaign manager tried to enlist the help of local community leaders to increase voter turnout."