Enlists Meaning in English
word · lemma: enlist
Definition
To formally join the military or another organization, or to ask for or get help from someone for a specific purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Formal verb, often used for joining the military ('enlist in the army'), but also for recruiting help ('enlists support'). Not used for casual group joining. Frequently confused with 'enroll' (for schools/courses).
Spanish: alista - recluta (militar) - inscribe (pedir ayuda)Portuguese (BR): alista - recruta (militar) - pede ajudaPortuguese (PT): alista - recruta (militar) - pede ajudaChinese (Simplified): 征募 - 征召 - 请求帮助Chinese (Traditional): 徵募 - 徵召 - 請求協助Hindi: नामांकित करता है - भर्ती करता हैArabic: يجنّد - يستعين بـBengali: ভর্তি হওয়া - সহায়তা নেওয়াRussian: записываться - привлекать (к делу)Japanese: 入隊する - 協力を求めるVietnamese: gia nhập - huy động (sự giúp đỡ)Korean: 입대하다 - 도움을 구하다Turkish: askere yazılmak - yardım almakUrdu: بھرتی ہونا - مدد حاصل کرناIndonesian: mendaftar (militer) - meminta bantuan
Example Sentences
Tom enlists in the army after graduation.
basic
She enlists her friends to help clean the park.
basic
The company enlists a specialist to solve the problem.
basic
Whenever he enlists support, things move faster.
natural
Jacob enlists in the navy every summer for training.
natural
The project manager enlists everyone’s ideas before making a decision.
natural