Word HIRE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

hire

🇺🇸 [haɪr]

Meanings

To employ someone for a specific task or job, usually for a set period or as a permanent employee. It can also refer to the act of renting or engaging something for temporary use.

Examples

• They decided to hire a new manager for the team.
• We need to hire a car for the weekend trip.
• She was hired for her skills in marketing.

Synonyms

employ • engage • recruit

Antonyms

fire • dismiss • lay off