conscript

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona obligada a servir en el ejército, normalmente por ley o decreto del gobierno, sin que sea voluntario. También puede referirse a alguien reclutado de manera forzosa.

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.

   recluta forzoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrafteeinductee

   Antónimosvolunteer

• Verbo que significa reclutar forzosamente a alguien para el servicio militar, normalmente por ley u orden. También puede referirse a alistar o incorporar a alguien contra su voluntad, a menudo mediante un llamamiento obligatorio.

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.

   reclutar forzosamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscall updraftimpresspresspress gang

2. Forced recruitmentB2informal

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

   Reclutamiento forzoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdraftimpresslevypress

   Antónimosvolunteer