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Definition employ in American English

employ verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/
1

to pay someone regularly to do a job for you or to work as a member of your organization

Example

They employ a nanny, cleaner, and gardener.

Example

Jean was employed by the company as a computer programmer.

Example

We should employ someone to manage production.

Example

A third of the population is employed in the coal mining industry.

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2

to use something for a particular purpose

Example

Two methods can be employed.

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Definition employ in American English