hiring
hiring — noun
1. The process of looking for and bringing new workers into a company or organizati
The process of looking for and bringing new workers into a company or organization.
The company has stopped hiring because of the economic downturn.
collocation: stop / begin hiring
Hiring at the tech firm now includes a coding test for all applicants.
collocation: hiring at + organization
The hospital is doing a big round of hiring for nursing staff next month.
Guo's department handles hiring for all branches in Southeast Asia.
Hiring in the renewable energy sector has climbed sharply over the past two years.
- recruitment
More formal; 'recruitment' often refers to the entire strategic process, while 'hiring' focuses on the act of bringing people in.
- staffing
Broader — includes scheduling and managing existing workers, not just bringing new ones in.
- layoff
The opposite action — letting workers go instead of bringing them in.
常見錯誤
2. A person who has just started working for an organization.
A person who has just started working for an organization.
Each new hiring at the factory must complete a two-week safety course.
The manager introduced all the recent hirings to the rest of the team.
often used in plural: hirings
Fatima is our newest hiring — she joined the design department last week.
The training program pairs each hiring with an experienced mentor.
用法筆記
Less common than 'new hire.' In business writing, 'new hire' is the standard term; 'hiring' used this way is more informal and often appears in internal contexts.
常見錯誤
hiring — verb
1. To give someone a paid job in a company or organization, usually after consideri
To give someone a paid job in a company or organization, usually after considering their skills and experience.
The restaurant decided to hire two more waiters for the busy summer months.
hire + person + for + period
Our school hired a music teacher who can also lead the choir.
The logistics company hired Emeka as their new fleet manager.
When the bakery grew busy, the owner hired extra help from the local college.
Binta was hired right after her final interview at the software firm.
- employ
More formal; 'employ' often suggests an ongoing relationship, while 'hire' can focus on the initial act of bringing someone on.
- take on
Slightly less formal; 'take on' can also mean accepting extra work or responsibility.
- recruit
Suggests actively seeking out and persuading suitable candidates, often for specialized roles.
文法句型
hire + person + for + role/period
hire + person + as + position
be hired + by + organization
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive (be hired) when the focus is on the employee rather than the employer. The direct object is typically a person or a group of people, not an abstract concept.
常見錯誤
2. To pay money to use a vehicle, piece of equipment, or place for a short period o
To pay money to use a vehicle, piece of equipment, or place for a short period of time.
The wedding party hired a large bus to take all the guests to the venue.
hire + object + to-infinitive (purpose)
You can hire a kayak at the lake for fifty dollars per hour.
hire + object + for + price
Ana hired a projector and screen for the weekend conference.
Instead of buying a power saw, the carpenter hires one whenever a big job comes up.
Vikram hired a suit from a shop near the wedding hall.
- rent
Standard American English equivalent; in British English, 'rent' typically implies long-term arrangement (e.g., an apartment), while 'hire' is for short-term use.
- lease
More formal and implies a longer-term written contract, often for vehicles or property.
- charter
Specifically for hiring a boat, plane, or bus for a group trip.
文法句型
hire + object + for + price/period
hire + object + from + person/company
用法筆記
This sense is predominantly British English. In American English, 'rent' is used instead for most items (e.g., 'rent a car,' 'rent a bus'). The British usage extends to vehicles, equipment, venues, and formal wear.