Main entry: employ, employment
Definition: the state of being employed or having a job
Usage: they are looking for employment; he was in the employ of the city
Main entry: use, utilise, utilize, employ, apply
Definition: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Usage: use your head!; we only use Spanish at home; I can't use this tool; Apply a magnetic field here; This thinking was applied to many projects; How do you utilize this tool?; I apply this rule to get good results; use the plastic bags to store the food; He doesn't know how to use a computer
Main entry: hire, employ, engage
Definition: engage or hire for work
Usage: They hired two new secretaries in the department; How many people has she employed?