enlisted

[ɪnˈlɪstɪd]

enlisted Definition

• 1. enroll or be enrolled in the armed services
• 2. engage (a person or their help or support)

Using enlisted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enlisted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He enlisted in the army when he was 18.

• Example

  She enlisted the help of her friends to organize the event.

• Example

  The company enlisted a new marketing team to boost sales.

enlisted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enlisted

• recruit
• register
• join
• employ
• hire
• enlistment
• sign up

Phrases with enlisted

• enlisted man

  a member of the armed forces who is not a commissioned officer

  Example

  The enlisted men were responsible for maintaining the equipment.

• enlisted personnel

  members of the armed forces who are not commissioned officers

  Example

  The base employs over 1,000 enlisted personnel.

• enlisted rank

  a military rank below that of a commissioned officer

  Example

  He worked his way up from an enlisted rank to become a sergeant.

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Summary: enlisted in Brief

'Enlisted' [ɪnˈlɪstɪd] means to enroll in the armed services or engage someone's help or support. It is often used in the context of military service, as in 'He enlisted in the army when he was 18,' but can also refer to hiring or recruiting, as in 'The company enlisted a new marketing team to boost sales.'