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Definition recruit in American English

recruit verb

verb
/rɪˈkrut/
1

to get someone to work in a company or join an organization

Example

We won't be recruiting again until next year.

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1.1

to get someone to join the military

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2

to get someone to help you to do something

Example

The church has recruited volunteers to help.

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Definition recruit in American English