Employ (Verb)
Meaning 1
Put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- Her sewing talent is employ to make clothes for the local boutique.
- We employ our resources carefully to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- I will employ this technique to perfect my dancing skills over time.
- A series of sensors and cameras will be employ throughout the new home security system.
- The company plans to employ solar panels to generate some of its energy needs.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Strain
- Exercise
- Avail
- Consecrate
- Put To Work
- Overdrive
- Recycle
- Reuse
- Share
- Put
- Dedicate
- Resort
- Ply
- Exploit
- Extend
- Commit
- Misuse
- Give
- Waste
- Play
- Tap
- Fall Back
- Work
- Exert
- Implement
- Address
- Enjoy
- Assign
- Recur
- Cannibalize
- Take
- Pull Out All The Stops
- Misapply
- Cannibalise
- Reprocess
- Overuse
Related Words
Meaning 2
Engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She managed to employ over a dozen people for the new restaurant within a month of its launch.
- Most companies employ a mix of experienced and entry-level staff in their marketing teams.
- The startup failed to employ an effective strategy that could outdo their competitors in the market.
- Instead of employing permanent employees, many companies are gradually switching to hiring freelance workers.
- The innovative entrepreneur decided to employ a completely digital approach to reach her target audience.