When you hire someone, you pay them to do a job for you, like hiring a builder to fix your house.
You can also hire something, like a car, which means you pay to use it for a short time, then give it back.
Think of it like borrowing something, but you pay money for it.
At the B1 proficiency level, the term “hire” is understood as engaging someone for work or obtaining temporary use of an item through payment. For example, one might hire a new employee for their company or hire a car for a weekend trip. However, at a C1 level, the nuances and broader applications of “hire” become more apparent.
Beyond simple transactions, “hire” can imply a more formal and extended engagement, often with contractual obligations. Consider the strategic decision to hire a consulting firm for their specialized expertise, which involves a complex agreement rather than a casual exchange. Furthermore, in certain contexts, “hire” can subtly refer to the act of securing professional services that require a high degree of skill or legal formality, such as hiring an attorney for representation in a complex case.
The C1 understanding also encompasses the implications of hiring decisions, including long-term commitments, benefits, and the integration of new personnel into an existing structure. It moves beyond the immediate transaction to the broader impact and strategic considerations. For instance, a company might prioritize hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds to foster innovation, reflecting a more strategic and forward-thinking application of the term.
At the C2 proficiency level, the term "hire" encompasses a sophisticated understanding of contractual agreements and transactional exchanges. It fundamentally denotes the engagement of a person's expertise or services, or the temporary acquisition of an asset, in both cases contingent upon a monetary or equivalent consideration. This can range from the long-term employment of an individual within an organizational structure, implying a formal employer-employee relationship with attendant legal and ethical frameworks, to the short-term rental of goods or property, which involves a distinct set of terms and conditions regarding usage, duration, and liability. The nuance lies in discerning the specific context to fully grasp the nature of the arrangement, whether it pertains to human capital or tangible resources, and the reciprocal obligations inherent in such an exchange.
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"Hire on"
To be employed or to employ someone, often used in a slightly more informal or historical context.
He hired on with the construction company right out of high school.
informal"Hire out"
To make oneself or something available for hire; to rent out one's services or an object.
She decided to hire herself out as a freelance graphic designer.
neutral"For hire"
Available to be hired; available for rent or to provide services.
The classic car was for hire for weddings and special events.
neutral"New hire"
A person who has recently been employed by a company or organization.
The new hire is still learning the ropes, but she's catching on quickly.
neutral"On the hire"
In the process of being hired or offered employment (less common, but sometimes used historically).
The manager put a few promising candidates on the hire list.
informal"Hiring freeze"
A temporary ban on hiring new employees, often implemented during economic downturns or budget cuts.
Due to the economic climate, the company announced a hiring freeze.
formal"Hire and fire"
To have the authority to both employ and dismiss employees, often implying a position of power.
As the CEO, he has the power to hire and fire at will.
neutral"Get hired"
To successfully obtain employment.
After many interviews, she finally got hired by her dream company.
neutral"Hire a hitman"
To employ a professional assassin to kill someone (illegal and highly informal/slang).
The detective suspected they might have hired a hitman.
informal"Hire a hall"
To rent a large room or building for an event, such as a party or meeting.
They decided to hire a hall for their engagement party.
neutralSo verwendest du es
When 'hire' is used as a verb, it means to employ someone or to rent something. For example:
- "The company decided to hire a new marketing manager." (Employ)
- "We need to hire a car for our trip." (Rent)
- "The hire of the equipment is expensive."
- "She is available for hire."
A common mistake is confusing 'hire' with 'rent' when referring to objects in American English. While 'hire' is often used in British English for renting items (e.g., 'hire a car'), in American English, 'rent' is more commonly used for this purpose (e.g., 'rent a car'). However, 'hire' is universally used for employing people. Another mistake can be using 'hire' when 'fire' (to dismiss from employment) is intended, which are antonyms.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, absolutely! You can hire a person for their services, like hiring a new employee, or you can hire an object, such as hiring a car for the weekend.
They are very similar, especially when talking about objects. In many cases, you can use them interchangeably. However, 'rent' is more commonly used for longer-term agreements, like renting an apartment, while 'hire' can be for shorter periods.
Good question! When you 'employ' someone, it generally implies a more formal, long-term working relationship with benefits. 'Hire' can be used for shorter-term work or even just a single task, though it can also be used for long-term employment.
Yes, that's a perfect use of the word! For example, you might hire a plumber to fix a leak or hire a graphic designer for a project.
While both are understood in both places, 'hire' for objects is perhaps a bit more common in British English. In American English, 'rent' is very frequently used for objects like cars or equipment.
When something is advertised as 'for hire,' it means it's available to be hired or rented. You often see this on taxis ('taxi for hire') or equipment that can be rented out.
No, not usually in that context. You would say you are 'available for hire' if you are offering your services, but you wouldn't say you 'hire out' your services in the same way you hire an object.
The past tense of 'hire' is 'hired'. For example, 'We hired a new assistant yesterday' or 'They hired a car for their vacation last month.'
Absolutely, that's a perfectly correct and common way to use 'hire.' You are paying to use the car for a limited time.
Not really. 'Hire' itself is a neutral term. The context might be negative if, for example, someone was 'hired to do something illegal,' but the word itself doesn't carry a negative connotation.
Teste dich selbst 18 Fragen
My parents want to ______ a car for our vacation.
To 'hire' a car means to pay to use it for a short time, which is common for vacations.
The company decided to ______ new staff because they have many projects.
To 'hire' new staff means to employ them and pay for their work.
We need to ______ a bicycle to explore the city.
To 'hire' a bicycle means to rent it for a period of time.
If you hire a person, you pay them for their work.
Hiring a person means employing them and paying them for their labor or services.
If you hire a car, it means you own the car now.
To 'hire' a car means to pay to use it for a limited time, not to own it.
A company hires people when it needs more employees.
When a company needs more people to work for them, they 'hire' new employees.
Listen for the main verb.
What kind of transportation are they looking for?
What was her new role?
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Can we hire a professional photographer for the event?
Focus: hire
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My uncle is looking to hire some extra help for his farm.
Focus: looking to hire
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They offer a good rate if you hire the equipment for a week.
Focus: hire the equipment
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This sentence describes renting a car for a trip, which is a common use of 'hire'.
This sentence describes employing someone, another common use of 'hire'.
This sentence refers to the company's intention to employ additional workers.
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