| Main Entry: | employ |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | give money in exchange for work performed |
Synonyms: |
bring on board, come on board, commission, contract, contract for, engage, enlist, hire, ink, obtain, place, procure, put on*, retain, secure, sign on, sign up, take on, truck with |
Antonyms: |
fire, lay off, let go |
| Main Entry: | engage |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hire for job, use |
Synonyms: |
appoint, bespeak, book, bring on board, charter, come on board, commission, contract, employ, enlist, enroll, ink, lease, place, prearrange, put on, rent, reserve, retain, secure, sign on, sign up, take on, truck with |
Antonyms: |
banish, discharge, dismiss, eject, expel, fire, let go, oust, release |