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    hire
    /ˈhʌɪə/

    verb

    • 1. obtain the temporary use of (something) for an agreed payment: British "we flew to San Diego, hired a car, and headed for Las Vegas" Similar rentleasecharterpay for the use ofOpposite buy
    • 2. employ (someone) for wages: "management hired and fired labour in line with demand" Similar employengagerecruitappointOpposite dismiss

    noun

    • 1. the action of hiring someone or something: "car hire is recommended"
    • 2. a person who is hired; an employee: North American "new hires go through six months of training"

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