definition of
[recruit]

[1] #1 recruit v. [enroll, inscribe, enter, enrol] register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members". wn

[2] #2 recruit v. seek to employ; "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants". wn

[3] #3 recruit n. [military recruit] a recently enlisted soldier. wn

[4] #4 recruit n. [enlistee] any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces). wn

[5] #5 recruit v. [levy, raise] cause to assemble or enlist in the military; "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers". wn