employ

(noun, verb)

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?

Similar word(s): engage, hire

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.