hires Meaning, Definition & Usage

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