Having been enlisted into a group of people
“The recruited soldiers had to undergo a special inspection, called a review or parade, conducted by a royal official competent in military matters.”
To have appointed a person to a position
Past tense for to hire or enroll someone as a member or worker in an organization
“There are also plans to recruit junior doctors, so more staff will be on hand to treat patients.”
Past tense for to enroll or draft someone for a duty, service or role
“Could you recruit an army on a national basis and still rely on its loyalty?”
Past tense for to bring together a group for a common purpose
“And conscription was only used to recruit the militia, a reserve army never now mobilized except in wartime.”
Past tense for to preach about religion to someone, especially in order to convert them
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