<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service: He decided to enlist in the Marines.</li><li>to enter into some cause, enterprise, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>join</li><li>volunteer</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to engage for military service: to enlist men for the army.</li><li>to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc.: They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.</li></ul>