employ

B2
Pronunciation
/ɛmˈplɔɪ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The state of being an employee; employment.

Example Sentences
  • The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ.
2 Definition

The act of employing someone or making use of something; employment.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

Example Sentences
  • Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.
2 Definition

To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).

Example Sentences
  • The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.
3 Definition

To make busy.