Recruit

Definition

Recruit primarily denotes an individual who has recently joined a group, organization, or the armed forces. As a verb, it refers to the act of enlisting new members or enrolling them in a particular activity or cause.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈkruːt/
• Respelling: ri-KROOT (with "ri" as in "rid," and "KROOT" as in "root")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈkruːt/
• Respelling: ri-KROOT (similar to American English, with "ri" as in "rid," and "KROOT" as in "root")

In both dialects, "recruit" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "KROOT." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with emphasis on the "KROOT" syllable.

Etymology

Derived from the French word "recruter", which is based on the Latin "recrescere" meaning "to grow again".

Derivatives

• Recruitment
• Recruiter
• Recruitability
• Recruitably
• Pre-recruit

Synonyms

• Enlist
• Hire
• Engage

Antonyms

• Discharge
• Dismiss
• Expel

Usage

"Recruit" is commonly used in the context of military services to refer to individuals who have newly joined. In the corporate world, it pertains to the act of hiring new employees. In broader contexts, it can denote any process of gathering new members for a specific cause or activity.

Related Terms

• Cadet
• Trainee
• Novice
• Draftee
• Apprentice

Detailed Definition

Noun

• A person who has newly joined the armed forces or a company.
• Example: The recruit underwent intense training during his first month.

• A new member of a group, organization, or activity.
• Example: As a fresh recruit, she was eager to learn and contribute to the team.

Verb

• To enlist (someone) in the armed forces.
• Example: The army aims to recruit several thousand more soldiers this year.

• To enroll or obtain (new members or workers).
• Example: The tech startup plans to recruit top talents from renowned universities.

• To persuade or cause (someone) to do or assist in doing something.
• Example: He managed to recruit several volunteers for the charity event.