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recruit

Pronunciation: [rɪˈkruːt]

Word

Learn how to use recruit in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(verb) to try to find and hire someone for a job or position. Imagine if a coach is looking for new players to join the team. They are trying to recruit new talent.

Example

The company decided to recruit more engineers to help with the new project.

Example

They did not recruit any candidates for the position, so the job remains unfilled.

Example

How many people does the school plan to recruit for the new program?

Context: “employment”

(noun) a person who has been newly hired or joined an organization, often in a work or military context. Think of it as someone who just started a new job or position.

Example

The recruits were excited to start their training and meet their teammates.

Example

There were no recruits this month, so the team remained small.

Example

How many recruits are expected at the orientation next week?

Context: “military”

(verb) to enlist someone into the armed forces. This means to get someone to join the military and serve in the army, navy, or air force.

Example

The military aims to recruit more soldiers this year to strengthen their forces.

Example

They failed to recruit enough volunteers for the new mission.

Example

What strategies does the army use to recruit new members?

How to pronounce recruit

Pronunciation: [rɪˈkruːt]

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