a newly hired employee; the new hires need special training'

the act of hiring something or someone; he signed up for a week's car hire'

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

[ Syn: engage , employ ]

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

[ Syn: rent , charter , lease ]

engage for service under a term of contract; We took an apartment on a quiet street; Lets rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?

[ Syn: lease , rent , charter , engage , take ]