employ
нанимать
give someone a job
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employ with Russian translation
employ usage examples
The charity employs dozens of people in the city.
Благотворительная организация нанимает десятки людей в городе.
This firm may employ you part-time while you study.
Эта фирма может нанять тебя на неполную занятость, пока ты учишься.
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employ belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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общий нейтральный глагол: нанимать, привлекать к работе или использовать (способ, средство)
The company employs over 500 people and employs new software to manage projects.
обычно означает нанять человека на работу или взять напрокат предмет; в разговорной речи чаще для людей
They hired three new engineers this month.
более формальное: привлечь кого-то к работе или услугам; может значить «нанять» или «заключить договор услуг»
They engaged a consultant to review their processes.
фразовый глагол: взять на работу или взять на себя задачу; более разговорный, часто про ответственность
The firm decided to take on an intern for the summer.
The company is recruiting for several graduate positions.
означает официально назначить на должность; подразумевает формальность и часто долгосрочность
She was appointed head of the department last year.
означает удерживать на работе или закреплять услуги (например, на договорной основе); часто юридико-бизнесовый оттенок
The firm retained an external lawyer to handle the case.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does employ mean?
give someone a job
How do you pronounce employ?
employ is pronounced as /tu ɪmˈplɔɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is employ used in a sentence?
The charity employs dozens of people in the city. Translation: Благотворительная организация нанимает десятки людей в городе.
Is employ part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, employ (нанимать) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is employ part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, employ (нанимать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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