Pronunciation: /haɪr/
noun A person who is hired for a job or service
A1 My sister got a hire as a receptionist at a hotel.
A2 The company made a new hire to help with the busy season.
B1 The candidate's hire was confirmed after a successful interview.
B2 The department manager oversaw the new hire's training process.
C1 The executive director was involved in the decision to make a strategic hire for the team.
C2 The company's reputation for making top-notch hires has attracted a lot of talented professionals.
verb To employ someone for a job or service
A1 I want to hire a car for the weekend.
A2 She hired a cleaner to help with the housework.
B1 The company is looking to hire new employees for their expansion.
B2 After the interview, they decided to hire him as their new marketing manager.
C1 The film director decided to hire a famous actor for the lead role.
C2 The CEO made the decision to hire a consultant to improve company efficiency.
formal The company decided to hire a new marketing manager to oversee their advertising campaigns.
informal I heard that they're looking to hire someone for the receptionist position at the front desk.
slang I can't believe they actually hired that guy, he's such a slacker.
figurative Sometimes it feels like my brain has hired a forgetful assistant who keeps misplacing important information.
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