Meaning of 'hire'

noun

the act of engaging something or someone for a service

Example: "I signed up for a week's car hire."

noun

a newly hired employee

Example: "the new hires need special training"

verb

engage for service under a term of contract

Synonyms: rent

verb

engage or hire for work

Example: "They hired two new secretaries in the department"

Synonyms: employ engage

verb

hold under a lease or rental agreement

Synonyms: rent