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hire

/haɪər/ verb · British & US
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What does hire mean?

verb

To engage someone to work for a specified period of time in exchange for payment, or to rent or lease something, especially a vehicle or equipment.

Example

"The company will hire a new marketing manager next quarter."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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