hire

(noun) a newly hired employee. Examples: "The new hires need special training."

(noun) the act of hiring something or someone. Examples: "He signed up for a week's car hire."

(verb) engage or hire for work. Synonyms: engage, employ. Examples: "They hired two new secretaries in the department." "How many people has she employed?."

(verb) hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services. Synonyms: rent, charter, lease.

(verb) engage for service under a term of contract. Synonyms: lease, rent, charter, engage, take. Examples: "We took an apartment on a quiet street." "Let's rent a car." "Shall we take a guide in rome?."