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Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪə/

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Definition of hire

verb

[with object]

1chiefly British obtain the temporary use of (something) for an agreed payment:we flew to San Diego, hired a car, and headed for Las Vegas
(hire something out) grant the temporary use of something for an agreed payment:most train stations hire out cycles

2employ (someone) for wages:management hired and fired labour in line with demand
employ for a short time to do a particular job:Wilmot hired a private detective to follow him (as adjective hired)a hired assassin
(hire oneself out) make oneself available for temporary employment: the young husbands had to hire themselves out to distant farmers every summer

noun

1 [mass noun] the action of hiring someone or something:car hire is recommended [as modifier]:a hire charge

2chiefly North American a person who is hired; an employee:new hires go through six months of training

Phrases

for (or on) hire: available to be hired.

Derivatives

hireable
hirer

Origin:

Old English hȳrian 'employ someone for wages', hȳr 'payment under contract for the use of something', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch huren (verb), huur (noun)

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hire

verb

noun

Phrases

for (or on) hire

Derivatives

hireable

hirer

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