Meaning
To pay someone to work for you, or to pay to use something for a short time.
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Word origin
From Old English hyrian, meaning to pay wages to someone.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- hyrian
Grammar
Examples
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To hire someone is to take them on and pay them.
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In British English "hire" also means to pay to use something.
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"Hiring" means they are looking for new staff.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 4: hire, account, nervous and 7 more words.