recruit
rih-KROOT
Recruit (noun) means a person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere. Example: “Every new recruit at the bakery has to learn how to knead dough on the first day.”
noun
1
A person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere.
"Every new recruit at the bakery has to learn how to knead dough on the first day."
"The new recruits began basic training on Monday."
"She was the company's top recruit straight out of college."
verb
1
To find and enroll people for a job, team, or organization.
"The hospital is trying to recruit more nurses for the night shift."
"We need to recruit volunteers to help run the school fair."
"The university actively recruits students from overseas."
How to use recruit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring someone new into an organization, or a person who has just joined one.
Common pairings
recruit new members
top recruit
recruit soldiers
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Word forms
- Plural
- recruits
- Third person singular
- recruits
- Past tense
- recruited
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Etymology
From French recruter, related to recrue, "fresh growth" or "reinforcement."
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What does “recruit” mean?
The word “recruit” means a person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere. In plain terms, to bring someone new into an organization, or a person who has just joined one.
How do you pronounce “recruit”?
“Recruit” is pronounced rih-KROOT (/ɹɪˈkɹut/ in IPA).
How do you use “recruit” in a sentence?
Here is “recruit” used in a sentence: “The new recruits began basic training on Monday.”
What part of speech is “recruit”?
Depending on how it is used, “recruit” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “recruit” come from?
The word “recruit” comes from French. From French recruter, related to recrue, "fresh growth" or "reinforcement.".
Is “recruit” a common word?
“Recruit” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “recruit” have?
“Recruit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person newly enlisted in the military, or newly hired somewhere.
What is the difference between 'recruit' and 'hire'?
'Recruit' refers to the wider process of finding, attracting, and enrolling people for a job, team, or organisation, while 'hire' refers specifically to the moment of taking someone on as an employee. You recruit many candidates but hire only the ones you choose.
What is the difference between a 'recruit' and a 'veteran'?
As a noun, a 'recruit' is someone newly enlisted or newly hired, with little or no experience yet. A 'veteran' is the opposite: an experienced, long-serving member of the same group.
What prepositions are used with 'recruit'?
You recruit people 'for' a role, 'into' an organisation, or 'to' a cause or team. You can also recruit someone 'from' another company, meaning you hire them away from it.
Is 'recruit' only used in a military context?
No. Although a 'recruit' often means a new member of the armed forces, the word applies equally to anyone newly hired or enrolled, whether in a company, a sports team, a club, or a political movement.
