Pronunciation

/ɪmˈplɔɪ/

Definitions

• Noun: The act of giving work to someone or the state of having a job. Example: “Finding new employment was his top priority after being laid off.”
• Verb:
  • (transitive) To hire someone for a job; to give work to (a person) regularly for wages or salary. Example: “The company decided to employ ten new programmers.”
  • (transitive) To use (something); to utilize for a particular purpose. Example: “They employed various techniques to solve the problem.”
  • (intransitive) To be engaged in work; to have a job. Example: “After graduating, he soon employed himself with a prestigious firm.”

Phrases

• “Employment contract” refers to a legal agreement between an employer and an employee specifying the terms and conditions of work.
• “To employ oneself” means to find work or engage oneself in an activity.
• “In the employ of” indicates that someone works for a particular organization or individual. Example: “She has been in the employ of this company for over a decade.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Unemployment rates have significantly decreased due to increased employment opportunities.”
• Verb (to hire): “The small business owner decided to employ local residents for her new store.”
• Verb (to use): “The scientist employed innovative methods to conduct his research.”

Synonyms

• Hire
• Engage
• Utilize
• Use
• Occupy (with work)
• Put to work
• Give work to
• Take on (staff)