noun
(military) a person who freely enlists for service
Synonyms
noun
composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
adjective
of your own free will or design
Examples
- done by choice
- not forced or compelled
- man is a voluntary agent
- participation was voluntary
- voluntary manslaughter
- voluntary generosity in times of disaster
- voluntary social workers
- a voluntary confession
adjective
controlled by individual volition
Examples
- voluntary motions
- voluntary muscles