the state of being employed or having a job; they are looking for employment; he was in the employ of the city

[ Syn: employment ]

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 cant 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 doesnt know how to use a computer

[ Syn: use , utilize , utilise , apply ]

engage or hire for work; They hired two new secretaries in the department; How many people has she employed?

[ Syn: hire , engage ]