En*list" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Enlisted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enlisting.] 1. To enter on a list; to
enroll; to register.
2. To engage for military or naval service,
the name being entered on a list or register; as, to enlist
men.
3. To secure the support and aid of; to
employ in advancing interest; as, to enlist persons in the
cause of truth, or in a charitable enterprise.
En*list", v. i. 1.
To enroll and bind one's self for military or naval service; as,
he enlisted in the regular army; the men enlisted for
the war.
2. To enter heartily into a cause, as if
enrolled.