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Enlist — En*list , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enlisted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enlisting}.] 1. To enter on a list; to enroll; to register. [1913 Webster] 2. To engage for military or naval service, the name being entered on a list or register; as, to enlist men.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
enlist — [en list′, inlist′] vt. 1. to enroll for service in some branch of the armed forces 2. to win the support of; get the help or services of [to enlist men in a cause] 3. to get (another s help, support, aid, etc.) vi. 1. to join some branch of the… … English World dictionary
Enlist — En*list , v. i. 1. To enroll and bind one s self for military or naval service; as, he enlisted in the regular army; the men enlisted for the war. [1913 Webster] 2. To enter heartily into a cause, as if enrolled. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
enlist — index appoint, bait (lure), coax, convert (persuade), convince, employ (engage services), engage ( … Law dictionary
enlist — 1590s, from EN (Cf. en ) (1) make, put in + LIST (Cf. list) (n.). Possibly suggested by Du. inlijsten to write on a list. Related: Enlisted; enlisting … Etymology dictionary
enlist — ► VERB 1) enrol or be enrolled in the armed services. 2) engage (a person or their help). DERIVATIVES enlistment noun … English terms dictionary
enlist — v. 1) (D; intr.) to enlist for (to enlist for three years) 2) (D; intr.) to enlist in (to enlist in the army) 3) (H) we enlisted them to help * * * [ɪn lɪst] (H) we enlisted them to help (D; intr.) to enlist in (to enlist in the army) (D;intr.)… … Combinatory dictionary
enlist — UK [ɪnˈlɪst] / US verb Word forms enlist : present tense I/you/we/they enlist he/she/it enlists present participle enlisting past tense enlisted past participle enlisted a) [intransitive/transitive] if someone enlists or is enlisted, they join… … English dictionary
enlist — en|list [ ın lıst ] verb intransitive or transitive if someone enlists or is enlisted, they join the military of their country: In 1942, Louis enlisted as a private. Charlie left shortly after he was enlisted in the Army. a. transitive if you… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
enlist — verb Date: 1599 transitive verb 1. a. to secure the support and aid of ; employ in advancing an interest < enlist all the available resources > < enlisted our help > b. to win over ; attract … New Collegiate Dictionary
