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employ
noun
verb
the state of being employed or having a job
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Pronunciation
ɪmˈplɔɪ
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noun
the state of being employed or having a job
“they are looking for employment”
verb
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
“use your head!”
verb
engage or hire for work
“They hired two new secretaries in the department”
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Example Sentences
they are looking for employment
he was in the employ of the city
use your head!
we only use Spanish at home
I can't use this tool
Apply a magnetic field here
This thinking was applied to many projects
They hired two new secretaries in the department
How many people has she employed?
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