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| 1. | [ verb ] put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | |
| Synonyms: | use apply utilize utilise | |
| Examples: | : "use your head!" "I can't make use of this tool" "Apply a magnetic field here" "This thinking was applied to many projects" |
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| Related terms: | put give take share enjoy exert implement waste exploit fall_back strain exploit avail work misapply misapply address recycle pull_out_all_the_stops cannibalize overuse ply play play practice use utility user apply | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (work) engage or hire for work | |
| Synonyms: | hire engage | |
| Examples: | "They hired two new secretaries in the department" "How many people has she employed?" |
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| Related terms: | fire sign fill subcontract retain ship indent featherbed rat employment hire boss | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (work) the state of being employed or having a job | |
| Synonyms: | employment | |
| Examples: | "they are looking for employment" "he was in the employ of the city" |
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| Related terms: | unemployment state hire | |
| Similar spelling: |
employer employee employed emblem |
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