Belonging to the military, but not as a commissioned officer
“I enlisted my brother to serve in the military as a non-commissioned officer.”
Having dues and fees paid up to date for a club or society
Having been inducted or recruited as a member of a group
To have appointed a person to a position
Past tense for to sign (someone) up for a job or task
“Corporations often enlist workers to fight against government environmental regulations, in the name of saving jobs.”
Past tense for to join or enroll oneself, especially in the armed services
“I was desperate to do something positive with my life, so I decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy.”
Past tense for to secure or obtain something
“Selassie pursued his claims in a letter to Truman in April 1946, making an emotional appeal in an effort to enlist the president's support.”
Past tense for to hire (somebody) for work or a job
Past tense for to sign up for a service or publication, sometimes for a fee
Past tense for to work (out of charity) without being paid
Past tense for to admit, enroll or welcome into a place or a group
Past tense for to convince, or cause to believe, through reason or argument
Past tense for to enter or record into a list or record of items or things
Past tense for to affiliate or align with
Past tense for to be occupied with an activity
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