We use 'hire' to say someone pays a person to work for them. It often means for a short time or one job. For example, hiring a cleaner means paying for their work.
They hire a cleaner every week.
We hire a driver for the trip.
'Hire' can mean to pay money to use something for a short time. People can hire a car or a tool instead of buying it. It is like renting.
We hire a car for the weekend.
She hired a bike to ride in the park.
As a noun, 'hire' is a person who someone has paid to work for them. It is often used for new workers or temporary workers.
The company has many new hires this month.
Our hire arrived yesterday to help us.
'Hire' as a noun can mean the action of paying someone for work or paying to use something like equipment. It refers to the process or fee involved.
The hire of the equipment cost a lot.
His hire by the team was announced today.
In formal or business language, 'hire' means to officially take a person as an employee. It often refers to making someone part of a company or team.
The company hired new engineers last month.
They hire experts for special projects.
'Hire' is often used in British English to mean rent or borrow something for a short time, like a boat or clothes. It means paying money to use for a while.
They hire boats in summer on the lake.
I hired a dress for the party.
This use means to bring new people to work for a company, often the first time they start the job. It is common during growing business times.
They hire many new workers in spring.
We hire students for summer jobs.
