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Definition hire in British English

hire verb

verb
/ˈhaɪə(r)/
1

if you hire something, such as a car, room, or piece of equipment, you pay the owner so that you can use it, especially for a short time. The usual American word is rent

Example

You can hire a car at the airport.

Synonyms and related words
rent let out sign out
2

to pay someone to work for you, especially for a short time

Example

I hired someone to paint the house.

Example

His main responsibility is hiring and firing.

Synonyms and related words
employ appoint take on
3

to let someone use something temporarily in return for money. The usual American word for this is rent out

Example

There are several companies that hire office equipment to businesses.

Synonyms and related words
rent let out sign out
Definition hire in British English