CEFR B1

hiring

verb

Meaning

The action of giving someone a job, especially a permanent one, in exchange for wages or a salary.

Examples

The hiring process can be lengthy and competitive.
They are responsible for all aspects of hiring and firing.

Synonyms: recruiting, employing, engaging, appointing

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hiring (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪərɪŋ/

Definition

The action of giving someone a job, especially a permanent one, in exchange for wages or a salary.

Examples

The hiring process can be lengthy and competitive.
They are responsible for all aspects of hiring and firing.
The company announced its aggressive hiring plans for the next quarter.

How to Use hiring

hiring for (prepositional phrase): The specific role or position for which someone is being hired. — "We are hiring for a senior software developer position."
hiring of (prepositional phrase): The act of hiring someone or something. — "The hiring of new staff was approved by the board."

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