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hire
noun
verb
The act of hiring something or someone
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noun
The act of hiring something or someone
“He signed up for a week's car hire”
noun
A newly hired employee
“The new hires need special training”
verb
Engage for service under a term of contract
“We took an apartment on a quiet street”
verb
Engage or hire for work
“They hired two new secretaries in the department”
verb
Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
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He signed up for a week's car hire
The new hires need special training
We took an apartment on a quiet street
Let's rent a car
Shall we take a guide in Rome?
They hired two new secretaries in the department
How many people has she employed?
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