HIRE

1. To engage the personal services of for a set sum <hire a crew>
2. To engage the temporary use of for a fixed sum <hire a hall>
3. To grant the personal services of or temporary use of for a fixed sum <hire themselves out>
4. To get done for pay <hire the mowing done>
5. To take employment <hire out as a guide during the tourist season>

EXAMPLE: We need to hire another worker quickly. The Jones job starts in less than a week.