employ
verbUK /ɪmˈplɔɪ/
US /ɪmˈplɔɪ/
To give someone a job and pay them to work.
The bakery decided to employ two new bakers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To use something for a purpose.
She employed a clever trick to open the jar.
3. To keep busy with an activity.
He employed his free time by reading books.
4. The state of being hired to work.
The company has been in his employ for ten years.