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employ

/ɪmˈploɪ/

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verb

-ploys; -ployed; -ploying

[+ obj] somewhat formal

to use (something) for a particular purpose or to do something

She employed [=used] a pen for sketching wildlife.

a method (widely/commonly/frequently) employed to improve garden soil

The company is accused of employing questionable methods to obtain the contract.

to use or direct (something, such as your time or effort) in order to achieve a particular goal

You should find better ways to employ your time.

Your time could be better employed [=spent] in learning a new skill.

to use or get the services of (someone) to do a particular job

I had to employ a lawyer to review the contract.

to provide (someone) with a job that pays wages or a salary

It's a small company, employing a staff of only 20.

He's employed by the local drugstore. [=he has a job at the local drugstore]

She hasn't been gainfully employed [=hasn't had a job that pays wages or a salary] for a few years. - often + as

She's been employed as a gardener for many years.

noun

in someone's employ

formal :employed by someone for wages or a salary

The company has been generous to people in their employ. [=generous to their employees]

The defendant was at that time in the employ of [=employed by] a trucking company.

* Các từ tương tự:
employee, employer, employment, employment agency