enlist

To enlist means to join a group or organization, like joining the army. It can also mean to ask someone for help or support.

When we think of enlisting, most people think of joining the military and becoming a soldier. But you can also enlist the help of friends when you're moving into a new place – they might offer to lend a hand with unpacking. Or, if you see a charity appeal on social media, you could try to enlist public support by sharing it with your followers. In general, enlisting is about calling in someone's skills or assistance, whether it's for a big task like war, or something smaller like moving into a new home.