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Employ

Eh-MPLOY

/ɛˈmplɔɪ/

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employ

Dictionary meaning

The state of being employed or having a job.

Examples

  • They are looking for employment.
  • Make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.

Synonyms: employment

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