Associations to the word «Employ»
Noun
- Terminology
- Optics
- Strut
- Propulsion
- Distillery
- Apprentice
- Paradigm
- Mechanic
- Span
- Solvent
- Selectivity
- Subsidiary
- Octave
- Farming
- Discretion
- Engraver
- Nanny
- Lieu
- Tailor
- Precision
- People
- Waveguide
- Alphabet
- Divination
- Disability
- Silica
- Chauffeur
- Expert
- Faculty
- Symbolism
- Atm
- Ghz
- Quarry
- Manipulation
- Architect
- Scribe
- Procedure
- Cadence
- Informer
- Apparatus
- Automation
- Robotic
- Mill
- Sulla
- Doppler
- Researcher
- Warfare
- Shipyard
- Warhead
- Auditor
- Bargaining
- Broker
- Meth
- Interviewer
- Textile
- Inmate
- Transmitter
- Mri
- Workplace
- Builder
- Microwave
Adjective
Wiktionary
EMPLOY, noun. The state of being an employee; employment.
EMPLOY, verb. To hire (somebody for work or a job).
EMPLOY, verb. To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
EMPLOY, verb. To make busy.
EMPLOY A STEAM ENGINE TO CRACK A NUT, verb. (idiomatic) To do a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.
Dictionary definition
EMPLOY, noun. The state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city".
EMPLOY, verb. Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "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"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer".
EMPLOY, verb. Engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?".
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