employ

/ɛmplˈɔ‍ɪ/

/ɛmˈpɫɔɪ/, /ɪmˈpɫɔɪ/

to employ

MAIN VERB

to give work to someone and pay them

synonyms : engage

antonyms : displace

to make use of something for a particular purpose

synonyms : apply

Employ

the state of being employed or having a job

synonyms : employment

Examples

1. The farmer employs modern agricultural techniques to maximize the yield of his soybean crop.

2. The firm employs skilled craftsmen to make its products.

3. We employ a gardener to maintain our large yard.

4. The construction company needs to employ more workers.