Employ
verb
To give somebody a job to do for payment.
He is employed by a computer company.
Often appears as...
- employ someone
- employ tactics
verb
To use something such as a skill, method, or time for a particular purpose.
The firm employs ruthless methods to achieve its goals.
Often appears as...
- employ methods
- employ tactics
verb
To keep somebody busy or occupied.
This game should employ their minds and keep them out of mischief.
Often appears as...
- employ your mind
- employ your time
verb
To give somebody a job to do for payment.
He is employed by a computer company.
Often appears as...
- employ someone
- employ tactics
verb
To use something such as a skill, method, or time for a particular purpose.
The firm employs ruthless methods to achieve its goals.
Often appears as...
- employ methods
- employ tactics
verb
To keep somebody busy or occupied.
This game should employ their minds and keep them out of mischief.
Often appears as...
- employ your mind
- employ your time
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Setting
Employ is often used regarding formal work arrangements requiring contracts or agreements.
She was employed as a software developer after her interview.
Pro Tip 2/3Payment Requirement
Use 'employ' to imply that payment is exchanged for someone's services or work.
Our company employs over 300 people.
Pro Tip 3/3Organization Link
Employ often suggests the person works under an organization rather than being self-employed.
She's employed by a multinational corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Setting
Employ is often used regarding formal work arrangements requiring contracts or agreements.
She was employed as a software developer after her interview.
Pro Tip 2/3Payment Requirement
Use 'employ' to imply that payment is exchanged for someone's services or work.
Our company employs over 300 people.
Pro Tip 3/3Organization Link
Employ often suggests the person works under an organization rather than being self-employed.
She's employed by a multinational corporation.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Setting
Employ is often used regarding formal work arrangements requiring contracts or agreements.
She was employed as a software developer after her interview.
Pro Tip 2/3Payment Requirement
Use 'employ' to imply that payment is exchanged for someone's services or work.
Our company employs over 300 people.
Pro Tip 3/3Organization Link
Employ often suggests the person works under an organization rather than being self-employed.
She's employed by a multinational corporation.
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