employ
Definition
- n. the state of being employed or having a job
- v. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- v. engage or hire for work
Word forms
- Past participle
- employed
- Third person singular
- employs
- Past tense
- employed
- Present participle
- employing
Example sentences
n.
The company announced a new employ for several positions in the marketing department.
vt.
They decided to employ a professional to help with the project.