Hire

Definition

Hire refers to the act of employing someone to perform a job or task, usually in exchange for payment. It can also mean renting or leasing something for temporary use.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /haɪər/
• Respelling: HYE-er

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /haɪə/
• Respelling: HYE-uh

Etymology

The word "hire" originates from Old English "hӯrian" or "hӯrian," meaning "to lease or let out." It is derived from Proto-Germanic "*hūrōną*" (to rent or lease) and has retained its meanings of employment and temporary use since the early Middle Ages.

Derivatives

• Hirer (noun)
• Hiring (noun/verb)
• Rehire (verb)
• Prehire (noun/verb)
• Hireable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Employ
• Lease
• Recruit

Antonyms

• Fire
• Dismiss
• Terminate

Usage

The term "hire" is used in contexts of employment, recruitment, and rental services. For example, "The company plans to hire new employees," or "We decided to hire a car for the trip."

Related Terms

• Employment: The act of being hired to perform work.
• Lease: A contract for temporary use of an asset.
• Recruitment: The process of finding and hiring candidates.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To employ someone for work or a task: Indicates engaging a person in a job or role in exchange for compensation.
  • Example: "The company hired a new manager last month."
• To rent or lease something for temporary use: Refers to paying for the use of an object or service for a limited time.
  • Example: "We hired a bike to explore the city."

Noun

• A person who has been employed: Refers to an individual who has recently joined a job or role.
  • Example: "The new hire quickly adapted to the team."
• The act of renting or leasing something: Refers to the transaction or arrangement for temporary use.
  • Example: "The car hire process was quick and easy."