hirers
hirers — noun
1. people or organizations that choose to take on staff or pay others to do a parti
people or organizations that choose to take on staff or pay others to do a particular piece of work.
The hirers asked Gabriela to start the project the following Monday.
subject position: 'the hirers' as decision-maker
Some hirers check an applicant's social media before calling them for an interview.
During an economic downturn, hirers receive far more applications than they can review.
Kian Construction became one of the largest hirers of skilled welders in the Midwest.
An agency in Taipei connects local hirers with job seekers who speak both Chinese and English.
- employers
more general; refers to anyone who gives work, whether a single person or an organisation
- recruiters
narrower; specifically people whose job is to find and hire new staff
- applicants
people who apply for jobs, as opposed to those who offer them
- employees
people who are hired, as opposed to those who do the hiring
文法句型
the hirers of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense describes the true agent noun 'hirer' (plural 'hirers'), meaning the person or organization that does the hiring. The senses below (2-4) describe nominal uses of the noun 'hire', grouped here under the same headword.
常見錯誤
2. the amount of money paid to borrow something such as a car, boat, or piece of eq
the amount of money paid to borrow something such as a car, boat, or piece of equipment for a limited time.
The hire of a rowing boat on Lake Windermere for the afternoon costs about forty pounds.
pattern: 'the hire of [item]'
Tools marked 'for hire' can be collected from the front desk of the rental centre.
fixed phrase: 'for hire'
Car hire at Dublin Airport is often cheaper if you book online at least a week ahead.
The hire fee for the camper van included insurance and breakdown cover for seven days.
Quan paid the forty-pound hire fee and collected the keys to the storage unit.
文法句型
for hire
on hire
hire of + noun
用法筆記
This and the following two senses describe the noun 'hire' (cost, state, or employee), not the agent noun 'hirer'. They are grouped here under the headword 'hirers' for reference. The noun 'hire' in these senses is primarily British English.
3. the period or condition of working for a particular employer, from the start of
the period or condition of working for a particular employer, from the start of the job onward.
Rohan's hire at the logistics company lasted almost six years before he started his own business.
noun hire: 'one's hire at [company]'
Sana published three research papers during her two-year hire at the lab.
noun hire: 'two-year hire at [place]'
The terms of Marta's hire included a two-week notice period for both parties.
The hospital sent letters confirming the hire to all new nurses before their start date.
- employment
standard modern term; broader and more neutral
- service
used in formal contexts, often with a possessive: 'in her service'
- unemployment
the state of not having a paid job
文法句型
in the hire of + someone
用法筆記
Typically found in older or more formal British English. Modern usage prefers 'employment' or 'service'. The pattern 'in the hire of X' is dated.
4. a person who has recently started working for an employer, often in a newly fill
a person who has recently started working for an employer, often in a newly filled position.
The farm took on several seasonal hires to help with the fruit harvest.
common usage: 'seasonal hire(s)'
Each new hire at the BrightStar warehouse receives two full days of safety training.
compound: 'new hire'
Meera was a recent hire at the marketing agency and impressed everyone with her speed.
Elena, the team leader, introduced the three new hires to the rest of the engineering team.
Unlike full-time employees, casual hires at the theme park do not receive paid sick leave.
- employee
standard and neutral; works in all varieties of English
- new starter
British expression for someone who has just begun working at a company
- recruit
suggests a person who has been actively sought out for a position
文法句型
a hire of + company/workplace
用法筆記
This sense uses 'hire' as a countable noun referring to a person, not the act of hiring. Common compounds: 'new hire', 'seasonal hire', 'recent hire'. In American English, 'new employee' or 'new recruit' is more common.
hirers — verb
- hirerspresent simple I / you / we / they
- hirerses3rd person singular
- hirersing-ing form
- hirersedpast simple
1. to give someone a paid job, typically after an interview or selection process.
to give someone a paid job, typically after an interview or selection process.
The restaurant decided to hire a new chef who specialised in Thai cuisine.
hire + person with skill description
Rachid was hired as the head librarian after working seven years at the city archive.
passive: be hired + as + role
The school board hired Jiwoo to teach English to students aged eleven to fifteen.
Small tech firms in Bangalore often struggle to hire experienced data engineers.
Last year the Shanti Community Clinic hired three nurses and two administrative assistants.
文法句型
hire + person
hire + person + to do something
hire + person + as + role
用法筆記
The most common sense of 'hire'. Distinguish from 'recruit', which suggests a more active search, and 'employ', which focuses on the ongoing working relationship rather than the act of offering the job.
常見錯誤
2. to pay money to use something such as a car, a boat, a room, or a piece of equip
to pay money to use something such as a car, a boat, a room, or a piece of equipment for a short period.
Asher hired a car from the airport so the family could drive to the cottage.
hire + vehicle for travel
The Vinícius team hired a conference room at the hotel for the afternoon strategy meeting.
Talia hired skis at the resort in Niseko instead of bringing her own gear from home.
Marco hired a bicycle and cycled along the coast path all afternoon.
The nursery school hired a large tent and chairs for the family picnic in Riverside Park.
- return
to give a hired item back after use
文法句型
hire + vehicle/equipment/object
hire + object + for + period
用法筆記
This sense is standard in British English for short-term borrowing of objects or spaces. In American English, 'rent' is used instead for vehicles, equipment, and rooms. 'Hire' for long-term property leasing is not used — use 'rent' or 'lease'.
常見錯誤
3. to allow someone to use something that you own, or to do work for them, in excha
to allow someone to use something that you own, or to do work for them, in exchange for payment.
The Feng family farm hired out its barn for wedding receptions and birthday parties during the summer.
pattern: hire out + [premises] for [event]
Gabriela hired herself out as a translator for international conferences.
reflexive: hire oneself out
The Mekong Tool Library hires out drills and saws for a small daily fee.
Manuela and Daniel hired their spare room out to students during the university term.
A retired maths teacher hired out her services as a private tutor twice a week.
- borrow
to use something that belongs to someone else for free or with permission
文法句型
hire out + object
hire + object + out
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'hire out' can be separated: 'we hire out bicycles' or 'we hire bicycles out'. When referring to offering your own labour, the reflexive form 'hire oneself out' is used.
常見錯誤
4. to get a paid job, often for a specific type of physical or seasonal work.
to get a paid job, often for a specific type of physical or seasonal work.
Reuben hired on as a deckhand with a fishing fleet based in Alaska.
pattern: hire on + as [role]
Many students from Aylin's college hire out as camp counselors during the summer break.
Eric hired on at the factory right after graduating from high school.
Experienced electricians often hire out for short-term contracts in different states.
Hamza hired on with a delivery service and worked night shifts for two years.
- get hired
more widely understood in both British and American English
- sign on
informal; British English also uses 'sign on' for registering as unemployed — context is key
- take a job
neutral and clear across all varieties
文法句型
hire on + as/in/with
hire out (intransitive)
用法筆記
This intransitive sense is less common in everyday speech. 'Hire on' is mainly American and used in manual-trade or seasonal contexts. British speakers typically use 'get a job' or 'be employed' instead.