Enlist in Meaning in English
expression
ˌɛnˈɫɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
en-LIST in
ɛnlˈɪst/ /ˈɪn
en-LIST in
Definition
To sign up to join the military or another organization, often formally or officially.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for joining the military ('enlist in the army'), but can be used for organizations. Formal verb. Not the same as 'enroll' (school) or 'sign up for' (general activities). Always followed by the organization ('enlist in the Navy').
Spanish: alistarse enPortuguese (BR): alistar-se emPortuguese (PT): alistarse emChinese (Simplified): 参军 - 加入 (组织)Chinese (Traditional): 參軍 - 加入 (組織)Hindi: में भर्ती होनाArabic: التحاق بـِBengali: যোগদান করাRussian: поступить в (армию/организацию)Japanese: ～に入隊するVietnamese: gia nhậpKorean: 입대하다Turkish: katılmak (ordu/teşkilat)Urdu: میں بھرتی ہوناIndonesian: bergabung dengan
Example Sentences
He decided to enlist in the army after high school.
basic
My brother wants to enlist in the navy.
basic
Thousands of people enlist in the military every year.
basic
She wants to enlist in a volunteer program this summer.
natural
After talking to a recruiter, Jack decided to enlist in the Air Force.
natural
A lot of young people choose to enlist in organizations to gain experience.
natural