1. to be selected and hired by an organization, military, sports team, or company to join or work for them
She was recruited by a top law firm after graduating.
Ela foi recrutada por um grande escritório de advocacia após sua formatura.
2. to be enlisted or enrolled by someone in a cause, movement, or group
He was recruited by the military during the war.
Ele foi recrutado pelo exército durante a guerra.
3. to be sought out and signed by a sports team or athletic organization
The young athlete was recruited by several universities.
O jovem atleta foi recrutado por várias universidades.