employ
noun
1. the state of being employed or having a job
- they are looking for employment
- he was in the employ of the city
Similar word(s): employment
Definition categories: state
Sentences with employ as a noun:
- The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ.
verb
1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Similar word(s): apply, use, utilise, utilize
Definition categories: consumption
2. engage or hire for work
- How many people has she employed?
Definition categories: social
Sentences with employ as a verb:
- Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.
- The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.