recruit recruit /rɪˈkruːt, riːˈkruːt/

noun

1. () Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)  ( enlistee , recruit )
   any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
    The army was eager to train the latest batch of recruits.
   The army was eager to train the latest batch of recruits.
   
   
2. () A recently enlisted soldier  ( military recruit , recruit )
   a recently enlisted soldier
    The recruit was nervous on his first day at the training camp.
   The recruit was nervous on his first day at the training camp.
   
   

verb

1. () Register formally as a participant or member  ( inscribe , enrol [Canadian, British] , enroll [ N. American] , enter , recruit )
   register formally as a participant or member
    The party recruited many new members
   The party recruited many new members
   
2. () Seek to employ  ( recruit )
   seek to employ
    The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
   The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants
   
3. () Cause to assemble or enlist in the military  ( levy , raise , recruit )
   cause to assemble or enlist in the military
    Raise an army
   raise an army
    Recruit new soldiers
   recruit new soldiers