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Meaning of the word recruit in English

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recruit

US /rɪˈkruːt/
UK /rɪˈkruːt/
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Noun

1.

a person newly enlisted in the armed forces and not yet fully trained

Example:
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The new recruits arrived at the training camp.
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He was a raw recruit, fresh out of high school.
Synonym:
conscriptenlisteetraineenovicebeginner
2.

a person newly engaged in some service, organization, or team

Example:
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The company is looking for new recruits for its sales team.
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She was a promising young recruit for the basketball team.
Synonym:
newcomerapprenticefreshmaninitiaterookie

Verb

1.

enlist (someone) in the armed forces

Example:
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The army aims to recruit 10,000 new soldiers this year.
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They tried to recruit him into their secret organization.
Synonym:
enlistconscriptdraftcall upmuster
2.

form (an army or other body) by enlisting people

Example:
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They managed to recruit a large volunteer force.
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The organization plans to recruit new members from universities.
Synonym:
formestablishcreateorganizeset up
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recruitmentrecruiter