enlisting n 1: the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) [syn: {recruitment}, {enlisting}]
enlisting \enlisting\ n. the act of getting recruits; convincing people to join the army, take a job, support a cause etc. Syn: recruitment. [WordNet 1.5]
Enlist \En*list"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enlisted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Enlisting}.] 1. To enter on a list; to enroll; to register. [1913 Webster] 2. To engage for military or naval service, the name being entered on a list or register; as, to enlist men. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]