vɒlənˈtɛri

Definitions

1. adjective

done or given freely, without being forced or paid for

“She made a voluntary donation to the charity.”

2. noun

a person who serves in the armed forces by choice, rather than being conscripted

“He enlisted as a voluntary in the army.”

3. noun

a statement or action that is not legally required but is considered acceptable or desirable

“The company made a voluntary recall of the faulty products.”

4. noun

a group of people who have chosen to work together for a particular cause

“The voluntary workers helped with the disaster relief efforts.”