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| 1. | [ verb ] (work) engage or hire for work | |
| Synonyms: | employ 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 featherbed indent rat employment boss | |
| 2. | [ verb ] hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services | |
| Synonyms: | charter lease rent | |
| Related terms: | contract rent tenant lease charter | |
| 3. | [ verb ] engage in a commercial transaction | |
| Synonyms: | take rent engage charter lease | |
| Examples: | "We took an apartment on a quiet street" "Let's rent a car" "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" |
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| Related terms: | get lease rental charter lease | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (work) the act of giving someone a job | |
| Synonyms: | employment engagement hiring | |
| Related terms: | action booking call-back shape-up | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hier Haire |
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