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enlist

/ˌɛnˈlɪst/ /ɪnˈlɪst/
verb Regular verbenlist enlisted
GeneralMilitary
  1. 1 askere yazılmak, orduya katılmak

Definition (English)

To join the armed forces, usually by signing up.

Example Sentences

  1. He decided to enlist in the navy.
    Donanmaya yazılmaya karar verdi.
  2. Many young people enlist for adventure.
    Birçok genç macera için askere yazılır.
General
  1. 1 (birinin) desteğini almak, (birinin) yardımına başvurmak

Definition (English)

To persuade someone to help or support you.

Example Sentences

  1. She enlisted the help of her neighbours to move the piano.
    Piyanoyu taşımak için komşularının yardımına başvurdu.
  2. The school enlisted parents to organize the summer fair.
    Okul, yaz şenliğini düzenlemek için velilerin desteğini aldı.

Verb Forms Regular

Base enlist
/ˌɛnˈlɪst/
Past enlisted
/ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/
Participle enlisted
/ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edenlist → enlisted

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. enlisted /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/

Synonyms

join upsign upenrollvolunteer

Collocations

enlist in the armyenlist in the navyenlist supportenlist the help of someoneenlist volunteers

Related Words

armymilitarysoldierservicerecruitmentdraft