Used attributively before a noun, chiefly in British English, to denote something available for rental (e.g., "hire car") or relating to newly employed personnel (e.g., "hire paperwork").

Synonyms

hired

rented

leased

chartered

rental

for-hire

available for hire

on hire

hireable

Definitions

hireverb

To employ someone for wages or salary.

The company decided to hire additional staff to handle the increased workload.

To obtain the temporary use of something, typically by paying a fee.

We decided to hire a car for our road trip across the country.

hirenoun

The act of employing someone for a job or position.

The company announced the hire of a new marketing director.

A person who has been employed for a job or position.

The new hire will start work next Monday.

The payment or compensation given for the temporary use of something.

The hire for the car was quite reasonable for a week.

The act of renting or leasing something for temporary use.

The hire of the venue for the wedding was finalized last week.

hireadjective

Available for rental or relating to the state of being rented.

We picked up a hire car at the airport.