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How to pronounce hire
Say it like this: /ˈhaɪɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does hire mean?
nounA person who has been hired, especially in a cohort.
“We pair up each of our new hires with one of our original hires.”
The state of being hired, or having a job; employment.
“When my grandfather retired, he had over twenty mechanics in his hire.”
Payment for the temporary use of something.
“The sign offered pedalos on hire.”
verbTo obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
“We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down.”
To occupy premises in exchange for rent.
To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
“The company had problems when it tried to hire more skilled workers.”
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