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 hire hire /ˈhaɪr/

noun

  1. The act of hiring something or someone  ( hire )
    the act of hiring something or someone
     He signed up for a week's car hire
    he signed up for a week's car hire
  2. A newly hired employee  ( hire )
    a newly hired employee
     The new hires need special training
    the new hires need special training

verb

  1. () Engage or hire for work  ( engage , employ , hire )
    engage or hire for work
     They hired two new secretaries in the department
    They hired two new secretaries in the department
     How many people has she employed?
    How many people has she employed?
  2. () Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services  ( lease , rent , charter , hire )
    hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
  3. Engage for service under a term of contract  ( charter , engage , hire , lease , rent , take )
    engage for service under a term of contract
     We took an apartment on a quiet street
    We took an apartment on a quiet street
     Let's rent a car
    Let's rent a car
     Shall we take a guide in Rome?
    Shall we take a guide in Rome?