What is the meaning of recruit?

noun

• A recently enlisted soldier.
  • synonyms: military recruit
• Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces.
  • synonyms: enlistee

verb

• Register formally as a participant or member.
  • usage: "The party recruited many new members"
  • synonyms: enroll, inscribe, enter, enrol
• Seek to employ.
  • usage: "The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants"
• Cause to assemble or enlist in the military.
  • usage: "raise an army"; "recruit new soldiers"
  • synonyms: levy, raise