1. people who have recently joined an organization, especially the military

1. to find and persuade people to join an organization or cause

Examples

• The new recruits began their training at dawn.
• Military recruits must complete basic training.
• The company recruits talented graduates from top universities.
• She recruits volunteers for the charity organization.
• Fresh recruits often struggle with the physical demands.
• The coach recruits players from high schools across the state.
• Police recruits learn about law enforcement procedures.
• The organization actively recruits members online.