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    hire
    /ˈhʌɪə/

    verb

    • 1. obtain the temporary use of (something) for an agreed payment: British "we flew to San Diego, hired a car, and headed for Las Vegas" Similar rentleasecharterpay for the use ofOpposite buy
    • 2. employ (someone) for wages: "management hired and fired labour in line with demand" Similar employengagerecruitappointOpposite dismiss

    noun

    • 1. the action of hiring someone or something: "car hire is recommended"
    • 2. a person who is hired; an employee: North American "new hires go through six months of training"

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    Learn the meaning of hire as a verb and a noun in English, with synonyms, phrasal verbs, and usage examples. Find out how to use hire in different contexts, such as business, commerce, and law.

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    The meaning of HIRE is payment for the temporary use of something. How to use hire in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hire.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word hire as a verb, noun, and adjective. Find synonyms, related words, idioms, and examples of hire in different contexts.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHIRE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job: I was hired by the first company I applied to. [ + to infinitive ] We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image. B1 UK (US rent) to pay to use something for a short period: How much would it cost to hire a car for a fortnight?

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word hire in British and American English. Hire can be a verb meaning to employ or rent something or someone, or a noun meaning the act or price of hiring.

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    Definition of hire verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the word hire, which can be a verb or a noun. Compare hire with related terms such as rent, charter, and freelance.