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employ

Pronunciation: [ɛmˈplɔɪ]

Word

Learn how to use employ in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “workforce”

(verb) to give someone a job or to hire them to do work for you. If you have a company and want someone to help you, you employ them.

Example

The company decided to employ five new workers this month.

Example

They did not employ anyone for the summer season.

Example

How many people does your company employ?

Context: “use”

(verb) to use something for a specific purpose. For example, if you employ a tool, you are using it to help you do a task.

Example

She employs different strategies to solve math problems.

Example

He does not employ any fancy techniques when cooking.

Example

What methods do you employ when studying for a test?

How to pronounce employ

Pronunciation: [ɛmˈplɔɪ]

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