employ
Translation
to employ, to use
Examples
The company will employ more staff.
The company will employ more staff.
You should employ your time wisely.
You should employ your time wisely.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to hire (sb.) for a role They employ her as a manager.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to use (sth.) for a purpose He employed a new method for the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hire, use, utilize; Antonyms: fire, dismiss, lay off
Etymology
From Old French 'employer' (to use), from Latin 'implicare' (to enfold, involve), from 'em-' (in) + 'ploy' (fold).
Memory Tips
Think of putting someone 'in' a 'ploy' or job. It means to give them work.