recruit
Transitive VerbNoun
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ someone for something]
To persuade someone to join an organization, such as a company, a political party, or the armed forces.
"The company is looking to recruit more software engineers for the new project."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To replenish or restore a supply of something, particularly energy or strength.
"She took a short nap to recruit her strength before the long hike."
Noun
A person who has recently joined an organization or the military.
"The new recruits underwent rigorous training during their first month of service."