Cool MateMeaning of Hire
In simple words: To pay someone to do a job.
Hire in a sentence
- We decided to hire a new employee for the marketing department.
- He wants to hire a car for the weekend trip.
- I was fortunate to hire a talented chef for the restaurant.
- It's common to hire freelancers for specific projects.
- They plan to hire additional staff as the business grows.
- You can hire equipment for your photography needs.
How to use Hire
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for job-related discussions but less appropriate for casual conversations unless referring to a personal task.
Grammar pattern
hire + object
Memory hint
Think of 'hire' sounding like 'higher' — you're getting someone to help you by paying them.
Related words
Collocations with Hire
- by the day
- can/can’t afford to
- hire and fire
- by the day
- can/can’t afford to
- hire and fire
- by the day, week, etc.
- locally
- from
Common mistakes with Hire
- 'Hired' as a noun instead of a verb.
- Confusing 'hire' with 'borrow'.
- Not using the right preposition, e.g., 'hire for' instead of 'hire to'.
Compare Hire with Employ, Engage, Recruit, Appoint, Contract
Hire appears in
Hire in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
توظيف
دفع المال لشخص ما للقيام بعمل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিয়োগ করা, ভাড়া করা
কাউকে কাজ করার জন্য টাকা দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
einstellen, mieten
Jemanden bezahlen, damit er eine Arbeit macht.
- SpanishEspañol
Contratar
Pagar a alguien para que haga un trabajo.
- Persianفارسی
استخدام کردن، اجاره کردن
به کسی پول دادن تا کاری را انجام دهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Embaucher, Louer
Payer quelqu'un pour faire un travail, ou louer quelque chose pour une période donnée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Hire
किसी काम के लिए किसी को पैसे देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Assumere, Noleggiare
Pagare qualcuno per fare un lavoro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contratar, Alugar
Pagar alguém para fazer um trabalho.
- RussianРусский
Нанять, Арендовать
Платить кому-то за выполнение работы.
- Urduاردو
کرایہ پر لینا، نوکر رکھنا
کسی کا کام کرنے کے لیے اسے پیسے دینا۔
- Chinese中文
雇佣
支付某人做一份工作。
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Frequently asked questions about Hire
What does Hire mean?
To pay someone to do a job.
What is the definition of Hire?
to give somebody a job
How do you use Hire in a sentence?
We decided to hire a new employee for the marketing department.
Can you give another example of Hire?
He wants to hire a car for the weekend trip.
What are synonyms for Hire?
Common alternatives include employ, engage, recruit, appoint, contract.
What is the opposite of Hire?
Opposite meanings include dismiss, fire.
What words go with Hire?
It commonly pairs with by the day, can/can’t afford to, hire and fire, by the day, can/can’t afford to, hire and fire, by the day, week, etc., locally, from.
What are common mistakes when using Hire?
'Hired' as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing 'hire' with 'borrow'. Not using the right preposition, e.g., 'hire for' instead of 'hire to'.
How do you pronounce Hire?
US: /["/ˈhaɪər/","/ˈhaɪərz/","/ˈhaɪərd/","/ˈhaɪərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhaɪə(r)/","/ˈhaɪəz/","/ˈhaɪəd/","/ˈhaɪərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hire?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for job-related discussions but less appropriate for casual conversations unless referring to a personal task.
What CEFR level is Hire?
"Hire" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.