hire
Meaning
"Hire" refers to the act of employing someone for a job or task, often involving payment for their services.
💡 A common mistake is using "hire" as a verb when referring to the noun form; remember to use "hire" as a noun to indicate the employment itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
small
bakery
made
a
new
hire
last
Monday
because
the
summer
had
been
busier
than
expected
.
On
the
first
day
,
the
manager
introduced
the
hire
to
the
team
and
showed
them
the
basic
tasks
,
such
as
using
the
cash
register
and
preparing
drinks
.
Customers
quickly
noticed
the
calm
manner
of
the
hire
and
said
the
service
seemed
more
organised
.
During
the
week
,
colleagues
gave
friendly
feedback
and
helped
adjust
the
schedule
so
training
went
smoothly
.
By
the
end
of
the
week
the
manager
was
pleased
because
the
hire
had
already
improved
the
workflow
a
little
.
Common Phrases
job hire
temporary hire
hire agreement
Synonyms
Antonyms
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