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Hiring

🇬🇧 UK //ˈhaɪərɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈhaɪərɪŋ//

Meaning of Hiring

The act of employing someone for a job.

In simple words: The process of obtaining new workers for a job.

Hiring in a sentence

• The company is **hiring** new staff to accommodate its growth.
• They announced the **hiring** of a new project manager last week.
• She is responsible for **hiring** and training new employees.
• The **hiring** process can be lengthy and competitive.
• They focused on **hiring** candidates with diverse backgrounds.
• The **hiring** of temporary workers has increased during busy seasons.
• After months of searching, they finally completed the **hiring** of their new CEO.

How to use Hiring

Used in professional contexts when referring to employment decisions. Avoid using in very casual conversations. Particularly relevant in HR discussions.

Grammar pattern

hiring + object

Memory hint

Think of 'hiring' like 'higher' - you're bringing in talent to elevate your team.

Related words

Collocations with Hiring

• job hiring
• hiring process
• hiring decisions
• hiring manager
• mass hiring

Synonyms for Hiring

• employment
• recruitment
• staffing
• enlistment
• appointment

Common mistakes with Hiring

• Confused with 'firing', which means to dismiss an employee.
• Used incorrectly as a noun; remember it's a gerund form.
• Assumed to only mean permanent employment; can also refer to temporary positions.

Frequently asked questions about Hiring

What does Hiring mean?

The process of obtaining new workers for a job.

What is the definition of Hiring?

The act of employing someone for a job.

How do you use Hiring in a sentence?

The company is **hiring** new staff to accommodate its growth.

Can you give another example of Hiring?

They announced the **hiring** of a new project manager last week.

What are synonyms for Hiring?

Common alternatives include employment, recruitment, staffing, enlistment, appointment.

What words go with Hiring?

It commonly pairs with job hiring, hiring process, hiring decisions, hiring manager, mass hiring.

What are common mistakes when using Hiring?

Confused with 'firing', which means to dismiss an employee. Used incorrectly as a noun; remember it's a gerund form. Assumed to only mean permanent employment; can also refer to temporary positions.

How do you pronounce Hiring?

US: //ˈhaɪərɪŋ//, UK: //ˈhaɪərɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hiring?

Used in professional contexts when referring to employment decisions. Avoid using in very casual conversations. Particularly relevant in HR discussions.