"recruit" Definition

Definitions for the word "recruit" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v. t.
To repair by fresh supplies, as anything wasted; to remedy lack or deficiency in; as, food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
Hence, to restore the wasted vigor of; to renew in strength or health; to reinvigorate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; as, he recruited two regiments; the army was recruited for a campaign; also, to muster; to enlist; as, he recruited fifty men.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. i.
To gain new supplies of anything wasted; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like; to recuperate; as, lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. i.
To gain new supplies of men for military or other service; to raise or enlist new soldiers; to enlist troops.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reenforcement.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
Specifically, a man enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
1 newly enlisted serviceman or servicewoman. 2 new member of a society etc. 3 beginner. v. 1 enlist (a person) as a recruit. 2 form (an army etc.) By enlisting recruits. 3 get or seek recruits. 4 replenish or reinvigorate (numbers, strength, etc.). recruitment n. [french dial. Recrute: related to *crew1]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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