Recruit

Pronunciation

• GenAm enPR: rĭʹkroÍžot, IPA: /ɹɪˈkɹut/

Origin

From French recruter (as a verb).

Full definition of recruit

Noun

1. A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement.
2. A person enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.
3. A hired workerThese new recruits were hired after passing the interviews
4. (biology, ecology) A new member of a certain population, usually referring to a juvenile.

Verb

1. To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, military, etc.We need to recruit more admin staff to deal with the massive surge in popularity of our products
2. To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; also, to musterthe army was recruited for a campaign.they were looking to recruit two thousand troops for battle
3. (archaic) To replenish, renew, or reinvigorate by fresh supplies; to remedy lack or deficiency inFood recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits.
• GlanvillHer cheeks glow the brighter, recruiting their colour.
4. (dated, intransitive) To recuperate; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the likeLean cattle recruit in fresh pastures.Go to the country to recruit.