hire

¹hire

noun \ˈhī(-ə)r\

Definition of HIRE

1

a : payment for the temporary use of something b : payment for labor or personal services : wages

2

a : the act or an instance of hiring b : the state of being hired : employment

3

British : rental —often used attributively

4

: one who is hired <starting wage for the new hires>

— for hire also on hire

: available for use or service in return for payment

Examples of HIRE

1. The company has a few new hires.
2. The hire of a car and other equipment will of course incur a supplementary charge.

Origin of HIRE

Middle English, from Old English hȳr; akin to Old Saxon hūria hire

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HIRE

Synonyms: employ, employment, engagement

Antonyms: joblessness, nonemployment, unemployment

Related Words: appointment, assignment, conscription, enlistment, recruitment; incumbency, tenure; occupation, place, position, post, situation, work

Near Antonyms: boot, discharge, dismissal, firing, removal, sack, severance; demotion, suspension; furlough, layoff, leave, liberty, retirement

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