hire

Meaning of hire in English

Noun

1. the act of hiring

Verb

1. obtain the temporary use of something in exchange for payment; rent, charter, or lease

hire a stretch limousine

2. allow the temporary use of something in exchange for payment; lend

We hire out our camping car by the day.

3. temporarily employ someone to do a particular job for you

She hired a babysitter.

4. employ a person for wages

We hired a new employee.