recruit

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To repair by fresh supplies, as anything wasted; to remedy lack or deficiency in; as, food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits.

2. 2transitive verb

   Hence, to restore the wasted vigor of; to renew in strength or health; to reinvigorate.

3. 3transitive verb

   To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; as, he recruited two regiments; the army was recruited for a campaign; also, to muster; to enlist; as, he recruited fifty men.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To gain new supplies of anything wasted; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like; to recuperate; as, lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To gain new supplies of men for military or other service; to raise or enlist new soldiers; to enlist troops.

6. 6noun

   A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reenforcement.

7. 7noun

   Specifically, a man enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.

8. 8noun

   any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

   Synonyms

   enlistee
9. 9noun

   a recently enlisted soldier

10. 10verb

    cause to assemble or enlist in the military

    "raise an army"

    "recruit new soldiers"

    Synonyms

    levyraise
11. 11verb

    seek to employ

    "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"

12. 12verb

    register formally as a participant or member

    "The party recruited many new members"

    Synonyms

    enrolenrollenterinscribe