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hire

/hˈaɪɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. engage or hire for work
    “They hired two new secretaries in the department”
  2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
  3. engage for service under a term of contract
    “We took an apartment on a quiet street”

noun

  1. a newly hired employee
    “the new hires need special training”
  2. the act of hiring something or someone
    “he signed up for a week's car hire”

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