recruit

recruit [ri kro͞ot′]

vt.

[Fr recruter < recrute, a recruit, lit., new growth < recrû, pp. of recroître, to grow again < L re-, again + crescere, to grow, increase: see CRESCENT]

1. to raise or strengthen (an army, navy, etc.) by enlisting personnel

2. to enlist (personnel) into an army or navy

3.

a) to enlist (new members), as for a party or organization

b) to hire or engage the services of

4. Rare

a) to increase or maintain by supplying anew; replenish

b) to revive or restore (health, strength, etc.)

5. to seek to enroll (students) in a college, university, etc., as for the purpose of playing a varsity sport

vi.

1. to enlist new personnel, esp. for a military force

2. Rare

a) to get new supplies of something, as in replacement

b) to regain health, strength, etc.

3. to seek to enroll students, as athletes to play a varsity sport, in college, university, etc.

n.

1. a newly enlisted or drafted soldier, sailor, etc.

2. a new member of any group, body, or organization

recruiter

n.

recruitment

n.