hire

Definition

• n. a newly hired employee
• n. the act of hiring something or someone
• v. engage or hire for work

Word forms

Past participle

hired

Past tense

hired

Present participle

hiring

Third person singular

hires

Example sentences

1. n.

   The hire for the equipment was surprisingly low.

2. vt.

   We decided to hire a professional to help with the project.

3. vi.

   After the interview, she was excited to be hired by the company.