to find new people to work for an organization, do a job etc:
• So far, they have recruited 10 new sales representatives.
• He was recruited by the new chairman to increase production.
• It is difficult to recruit in this industry.
someone who has recently joined a company or organization:
• a new recruit
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recruit UK US /rɪˈkruːt/ verb
► [I or T] HR to employ new people to work for a company or organization: »
Our primary objective is to recruit, keep, and deploy good people.
recruit staff/workers/employees »The loan will be used for start-up costs to recruit workers and provide ongoing operating expenses.
► [T] to find new people to take part in an activity or event, or to help you in some way: »
All new customers recruited this year are exempt from the annual fee for 12 months, as are existing cardholders.
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recruit UK US /rɪˈkruːt/ noun [C] HR
► someone who has just joined a company or organization: »
About 14% of new recruits are from ethnic minorities.
Financial and business terms. 2012.