conscript

• Substantiv für eine Person, die zwangsweise zum Militärdienst eingezogen wird, meist aufgrund eines Gesetzes oder einer behördlichen Anordnung.

A noun referring to a person who is compulsorily enrolled for military service, typically by law or government order.

1. Compulsory military recruitB2formal

   A person who is forced by law to serve in the armed forces.

   Wehrpflichtiger

   • The conscripts were sent to basic training for six months.
   • Many young men were conscripts during the war.
   • The government called up conscripts to fill the army ranks.

   Synonymedrafteeinductee

   Antonymevolunteer

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zwangsweise zum Militärdienst einzuziehen, meist aufgrund eines Gesetzes oder Befehls.

A verb meaning to enlist someone compulsorily into military service, typically by law or order.

1. Compulsory enlistmentB2formal

   To force someone by law to serve in the armed forces.

   Zum Wehrdienst einziehen

   • The government conscripted young men during the war.
   • He was conscripted into the army at the age of 18.
   • Many countries no longer conscript citizens for military service.

   Synonymecall updraftimpresspresspress gang

2. Forced recruitmentB2informal

   To compel someone to join a group or participate in an activity, often against their will.

   Zwangseinziehung

   • The project manager conscripted volunteers for the weekend shift.
   • She was conscripted into helping organize the event.
   • They conscripted local workers to build the road.

   Synonymedraftimpresslevypress

   Antonymevolunteer