— enlister , n.
/en list"/ , v.i.
1. to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service: He decided to enlist in the Marines.
2. to enter into some cause, enterprise, etc.
v.t.
3. to engage for military service: to enlist men for the army.
4. to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc.: They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.
[ 1690-1700; EN- 1 + LIST 1 ]
Syn. 2. volunteer, join.