enlist

/ɪnˈlɪst/
verb
  1. To join the armed forces voluntarily.
    • He enlisted in the air force and trained to become a pilot.
    • Many young people enlist in the army to serve their country.
    • She decided to enlist in the navy after graduating from high school.
  2. To obtain someone's help, support, or participation in a cause or activity.
    • We need to enlist the support of local businesses for the event.
    • The charity enlisted volunteers to help with the food drive.
    • She enlisted her friends to help paint the community center.
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