to enroll, usually voluntarily, for military service

He decided to enlist in the Marines.

to enter into some cause, enterprise, etc.

to engage for military service

to enlist men for the army.

to secure (a person, services, etc.) for some cause, enterprise, etc.

They enlisted us to serve as ushers at the meeting.

verb

avoid , dodge , shun

verb

admit , appoint , assign , attract , call to arms , call up , conscribe , conscript , draft , embody , employ , engage , enroll , enter , enter into , gather , get , hire , hitch , incorporate , induct , initiate , inscribe , interest , join , join up , levy , list , mobilize , muster , oblige , obtain , place , press into service , procure , record , recruit , register , reserve , secure , serve , sign on , take on , volunteer , muster in , sign up