1. to enroll compulsorily for military service; to draft
Usage: formal

Examples

• The government decided to conscribe all able-bodied men between ages 18 and 25.
• During wartime, many countries conscribe citizens to serve in the armed forces.
• He was conscribed into the navy despite his objections.
• The new law allows the military to conscribe volunteers first before forcing enrollment.
• They conscribed thousands of young people to defend the nation.
• The draft board will conscribe additional soldiers if needed.