enlist
gb/ɪnlˈɪst/ us/ɪnlˈɪst/
B2
English
~ 6700
katonának áll, toboroz, bevon, igénybe vesz, megnyer, jelentkezik, csatlakozik
VERB
B2
1
toboroz
B2
Usage pattern:
to enlist (in [the army]); to enlist [someone] (in [the army])
He plans to enlist in the army after graduating from high school.
Azt tervezi, hogy a középiskola elvégzése után katonának áll.
Thousands of young men enlisted in the military at the start of the war.
A háború kezdetén fiatal férfiak ezrei jelentkeztek katonának.
The navy hopes to enlist more women in technical roles this year.
The recruiter managed to enlist several new soldiers during the campaign.
Learner examples
My brother wants to enlist in the army.
A fivérem katonának szeretne állni.
She enlisted in the navy when she was twenty.
Húszévesen belépett a haditengerészethez.
The government is trying to enlist more doctors in the medical corps.
He enlisted as a soldier and left home last month.
Common mistake:
Learners often say *"enlist to the army"* instead of *"enlist in the army"*. Use the preposition "in" when talking about the army, navy, or military in general. Some learners also confuse "enlist" with "list" and try to use it to mean "write a list"; these are not related in meaning.
Meaning
Join the army or military
Collocations
enlist in the army
|enlist in the military
|enlist as a soldier
|enlist for active duty
|enlist new recruits
|enlist young men and women
Synonyms
join (General word for becoming a member of a group; less specific to the military than "enlist.")
|
recruit (Usually means to bring other people into the military or an organization, rather than joining it yourself.)
Antonyms
discharge (Means officially releasing someone from military service, the opposite of bringing them into it.)
Themes
military
|work
|society
|politics
|law
Definition
To join the army or another part of the military, or to get someone else to join.
To join a country's armed forces as a member, especially as a non-officer, or to recruit someone into military service.
VERB
C1
2
Usage pattern:
to enlist [someone] / [someone]'s help / support (in/for [something])
The charity is trying to enlist local businesses' support for the fundraising drive.
A jótékonysági szervezet megpróbálja megnyerni a helyi vállalkozások támogatását az adománygyűjtő kampányhoz.
We should enlist the help of an expert to review the contract.
Egy szakértő segítségét kellene igénybe vennünk a szerződés átnézéséhez.
The campaign enlisted hundreds of volunteers to knock on doors.
Teachers are enlisting parents' cooperation to improve student attendance.
Learner examples
I enlisted my friend’s help to move the sofa.
Megkértem a barátomat, hogy segítsen arrébb vinni a kanapét.
The school is trying to enlist parents’ support.
Az iskola megpróbálja megnyerni a szülők támogatását.
They enlisted several volunteers to clean the park.
We need to enlist more people to work on this project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use only "ask" and do not realize that "enlist" also includes the idea that the person actually agrees to help. They may also say *"enlist for help"* instead of *"enlist help"* or *"enlist the help of [someone]"*.
Meaning
Get someone's help or support
Collocations
enlist support
|enlist the help of
|enlist volunteers
|enlist public cooperation
|enlist the services of
|enlist allies
Synonyms
recruit (Focuses on bringing people in to take part in an activity or organization; slightly more formal and often used with volunteers or staff.)
|
engage (Often used for formally arranging someone's services (e.g. a lawyer or consultant); can sound more formal than "enlist.")
Antonyms
discourage (Means to make people less willing to help or support, which is the opposite of trying to win their active help.)
Themes
communication
|work
|society
|relationships
Definition
To ask for and get help or support from a person or group.
To get someone to actively help or support you in doing something.
VERB
C1
3
jelentkezik
A2
csatlakozik
B1
Usage pattern:
to enlist in [a campaign/effort/program]; to enlist as [a volunteer/supporter]
Hundreds of students enlisted in the environmental campaign on campus.
Diákok százai csatlakoztak az egyetemi környezetvédelmi kampányhoz.
After hearing the speaker, she decided to enlist in the literacy program as a tutor.
Az előadó meghallgatása után úgy döntött, oktatóként jelentkezik az írás-olvasást segítő programba.
Citizens are being urged to enlist in the national effort to reduce energy use.
He enlisted as a volunteer in the community outreach initiative.
Learner examples
Many people enlisted in the city clean-up campaign.
Sokan csatlakoztak a városi takarítási akcióhoz.
She enlisted as a volunteer at the local hospital.
Önkéntesnek jelentkezett a helyi kórházba.
Students can enlist in the after-school program.
We hope more people will enlist in this project.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "enlist" can be used for any kind of joining, like *"enlist in a club"* or *"enlist in a gym"*. In modern use, it is more common for serious causes, campaigns, or programs, and it sounds more formal than simple "join" or "sign up."
Meaning
Join a cause or campaign
Collocations
enlist in the campaign
|enlist in the cause
|enlist in the effort
|enlist as a volunteer
|enlist in community service
|enlist in the program
Synonyms
sign up (Informal and very common phrase for joining an activity or service; less formal than "enlist.")
|
register (Focuses on the act of officially putting your name on a list; may not always suggest active participation as strongly as "enlist.")
Antonyms
withdraw (Means to remove yourself from a project or cause after being involved, the opposite of joining it.)
Themes
society
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To join and take part in a special project or cause, usually as a volunteer.
To become actively involved in a cause, campaign, or organized effort, especially as a volunteer.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enlist
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɪst/
US/ɪnlˈɪst/
Syllables & stress
en - list (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (list)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: enlist
- 3rd Person Singular: enlists
- Present Participle: enlisting
- Past: enlisted
Word family
Forms
enlists
verb
enlisting
verb
enlisted
verb
Core family
enlistment
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
reenlist
verb
reenlistment
noun
Expressions
enlist in the army
1/ɪnlˈɪst ˈɪn ðə ˈɑɹmi/
fixed phrase
Join the army
To join the army and become a soldier.
Examples
- His father enlisted in the army at the age of eighteen.
- Many young people enlisted in the army during the conflict.
enlist in the military
1/ɪnlˈɪst ˈɪn ðə mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
Join the military forces
To join any part of the armed forces.
Examples
- After college, she decided to enlist in the military.
- During the crisis, thousands of citizens enlisted in the military.
enlist support
1/ɪnlˈɪst səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Gain people's active support
To get people or groups to support and help your plan or idea.
Examples
- The organization is trying to enlist support from local businesses.
- The candidate traveled across the country to enlist support for her campaign.
enlist the help of
1/ɪnlˈɪst ðə hˈɛlp əv/
fixed phrase
Get help from someone
To ask someone to help you and get their help.
Examples
- We should enlist the help of a lawyer before signing this agreement.
- She enlisted the help of her colleagues to finish the report on time.
enlist volunteers
1/ɪnlˈɪst vˌɑləntˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase
Recruit people to volunteer
To find and get people who agree to work without pay.
Examples
- The charity hopes to enlist volunteers for the weekend food drive.
- We need to enlist more volunteers to help with the festival.