Meaning of the word "to hire" in English
What does "to hire" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
to hire
US /ˈhaɪər/
UK /ˈhaɪər/
Verb
1.
to employ someone for wages
Example:
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The company decided to hire a new marketing manager.
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We need to hire more staff to handle the increased workload.
2.
to obtain the temporary use of something for an agreed payment
Example:
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We decided to hire a car for our vacation.
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You can hire a bicycle from the shop next door.
Noun
the action of hiring someone or something
Example:
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The new hire will start next Monday.
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We need to discuss the terms of the car hire.
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