employ

/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ verb A2 Neutral

Work

Meaning

To give someone a job to do and pay them for it.

💡 "Employ" means to hire someone for a job.

Example Sentences

Many companies employ people to help with their work .

Many companies employ workers to help with daily tasks .

They employ many people in the new factory .

Word in Context

Maria works in a small cafe near the school . The boss employs two students and Maria is one of them . She serves coffee and cleans tables in the morning . She will save money for a new bike .

Common Phrases

employ someone be employed

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