Not for hire Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnɑt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhaɪɝ/, /ˈhaɪɹ

NAHT for HYE-er

UK

nˈɒt/ /fˈɔː/ /hˈaɪə

NOT faw HYE-uh

Definition

A phrase meaning that something or someone is not available to be rented, leased, or employed. Commonly seen on vehicles that are not available for public hire, or to say a person is not looking for a job.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly found on vehicles like taxis or trucks that are not available to transport passengers or goods for others. Can also be used figuratively for people. Formal/neutral; not slang. Do not use for things available for sale—only for rental or employment contexts.

• Spanish: no disponible para alquiler - no disponible para contratación
• Portuguese (BR): não disponível para aluguel - não disponível para contratação
• Portuguese (PT): não disponível para aluguer - não disponível para contratação
• Chinese (Simplified): 不对外出租 - 不可雇用
• Chinese (Traditional): 不對外出租 - 不可雇用
• Hindi: किराये के लिए नहीं - काम पर लेने के लिए नहीं
• Arabic: غير متاح للإيجار - غير متوفر للتوظيف
• Bengali: ভাড়ার জন্য নয় - নিয়োগের জন্য নয়
• Russian: не сдается в аренду - не доступен для найма
• Japanese: 貸し出し不可 - 雇用不可
• Vietnamese: không cho thuê - không nhận thuê
• Korean: 대여 불가 - 고용 불가
• Turkish: kiralanamaz - işe alınamaz
• Urdu: کرایہ پر دستیاب نہیں - ملازمت کے لیے دستیاب نہیں
• Indonesian: tidak untuk disewa - tidak menerima pekerjaan

Example Sentences

This bus is not for hire.

basic

The sign says this car is not for hire.

basic

That truck is not for hire.

basic

You can't book that van—it's not for hire.

natural

Sorry, this boat is not for hire during the festival.

natural

He’s made it clear that he’s not for hire right now—he just started his own business.

natural