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Definition hire in American English

hire verb

verb
/ˈhaɪr/
1

to pay someone to work for you

Example

I hired someone to paint the house.

Example

His main responsibility is hiring and firing.

Example

She's hired on as a mail carrier for the summer.

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2

to rent something such as a car or room

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Definition hire in American English