enlisted
enlist(
ehn
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lihst
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to join)
a. alistarse
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, there was a rush of young men to enlist in the army.Después del bombardeo de Pearl Harbor, miles de jóvenes querían alistarse en el ejército.
b. enlistarse (Central America) (Mexico) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
I enlisted in the army because I love my country.Me enlisté en el ejército porque amo a mi país.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to recruit)
a. alistar
The Army has launched a campaign to enlist more soldiers.El Ejército ha lanzado una campaña para alistar más soldados.
b. reclutar
These days it's much easier to enlist personnel for the Navy than other branches of the military.Hoy en día es mucho más fácil reclutar personal para la Marina que para otros ramos de las fuerzas armadas.
3. (to ask for)
a. conseguir
The local non-profit organization is seeking to enlist the help of volunteers.La organización sin fines de lucro local está tratando de conseguir la ayuda de voluntarios.
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