1. a person who has recently joined an organization, especially the military

1. to find and persuade people to join an organization or cause
2. to enlist someone for military service

Examples

• The new recruits began their training at dawn.
• The army is actively recruiting young people.
• She was recruited by a top university for her basketball skills.
• The company recruited several talented engineers.
• Fresh recruits often struggle with the physical demands.
• They recruited volunteers for the charity event.
• The coach recruited players from across the country.