Recruit
Noun, Verb
UK
/rɪˈkruːt/
US
/rɪˈkruːt/
Level: b2
Definition
(v) : To find and persuade people to join an organisation, team, or group.
(n) : A person who has recently joined an organisation, team, or the armed forces.
(n) : A person who has recently joined an organisation, team, or the armed forces.
Example
"(v) : They recruited skilled workers."
"(v) : The company plans to recruit more graduates next year."
"(n) : Every recruit received training before starting regular duties."
Explanation
As a verb, recruit means to find and persuade people to join an organisation, company, team, or the armed forces. As a noun, a recruit is a person who has recently joined such a group. Recruitment usually involves selecting suitable people for a particular role or purpose. The word is commonly used in business, sports, education, charities, and the military.