hire meaning and definition

HIRE noun

Definition of hire (noun)

1. a newly hired employee
   • "the new hires need special training"
2. the act of hiring something or someone
   • "he signed up for a week's car hire"

HIRE verb

Definition of hire (verb)

1. engage or hire for work
   • "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
   • synonyms: employ, engage
   • antonym: can
2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
   • synonyms: charter, lease, rent
3. engage for service under a term of contract
   • "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
   • synonyms: charter, engage, lease, rent, take