hire
UK: ˈhaɪə | US: ˈhaɪər
vt. to employ someone for wages
vt. to obtain the temporary use of something for payment
n. the act of hiring
n. payment for temporary use
The word "hire" traces back to Old English hyrian, meaning "to employ for wages," derived from Proto-Germanic hūrijaną (to rent). It shares roots with Old Norse hýra (to hire) and Gothic huzd (treasure), reflecting an ancient link between payment and value exchange. The modern sense of "temporary employment" emerged in Middle English, influenced by feudal labor practices.
The company plans to hire five new engineers this year.
We decided to hire a car for our weekend trip.
The hire of the conference room costs £50 per hour.
She found work through a hire agency.
The equipment is available for hire at the sports center.