Hire ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hire ( verb )

1. To engage the services of (a person) for wages or other payment.
2. To engage the temporary use of at a set charge; rent.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hīrian; akin to old high german hīren to hire.

Examples:

1. I'm going to hire a new employee next week.
2. He hired a car for the weekend.
3. You can hire a boat and explore the lake.
4. The company hires out equipment for parties.
5. They decided to hire a consultant to help with the project.

(As a noun)

Hire ( noun )

1. To engage the services of (a person) for wages or other payment.
2. To engage the temporary use of at a set charge; rent.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hīrian; akin to old high german hīren to hire.

Examples:

1. I'm going to hire a new employee next week.
2. He hired a car for the weekend.
3. You can hire a boat and explore the lake.
4. The company hires out equipment for parties.
5. They decided to hire a consultant to help with the project.