Definitions for hire

Definitions for (noun) hire

Main entry: hire

Definition: the act of hiring something or someone

Usage: he signed up for a week's car hire


Main entry: hire

Definition: a newly hired employee

Usage: the new hires need special training


Definitions for (verb) hire

Main entry: charter, take, lease, hire, engage, rent

Definition: engage for service under a term of contract

Usage: We took an apartment on a quiet street; Let's rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?


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?


Main entry: lease, hire, charter, rent

Definition: hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services


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