To secure the support and aid of; to employ in advancing interest; as, to enlist persons in the cause of truth, or in a charitable enterprise
If someone enlists or is enlisted, they join the army, navy, marines, or air force. Michael Hughes of Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, enlisted in the 82nd Airborne 20 years ago He enlisted as a private in the Mexican War Three thousand men were enlisted He decided to enlist
If you enlist the help of someone, you persuade them to help or support you in doing something. I had to cut down a tree and enlist the help of seven neighbours to get it out of the garden! I've read that you've enlisted some 12-year-olds to help out in your campaign