Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔɪ/
noun a person or group of people hired to work for an organization
A1 My sister just got a new employ at the local bakery.
A2 The company is looking to hire new employs for their customer service team.
B1 The employ benefits at this company include health insurance and paid time off.
B2 The union negotiated better wages and working conditions for all employs.
C1 The company's employ retention rate is one of the highest in the industry.
C2 The employ training program is designed to enhance skills and promote career growth.
verb to hire or engage the services of someone for a particular job or task
A1 She employs a nanny to take care of her children while she is at work.
A2 The company employs over 100 people in their manufacturing plant.
B1 The restaurant decided to employ a new chef to improve the quality of their dishes.
B2 The government plans to employ new strategies to boost the economy.
C1 The organization employs a team of experts to handle complex projects.
C2 The CEO employs a hands-on approach when dealing with company issues.
formal The company decided to employ a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
informal I heard they're looking to employ more staff at the restaurant.
slang I'm gonna employ some serious skills to win this game.
figurative She knew how to employ her charm to get what she wanted.
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