Employs Meaning in English
word · lemma: employ
ɛmˈpɫɔɪz/, /ɪmˈpɫɔɪz
em-PLOYZ or im-PLOYZ
ɛmplˈɔɪz
em-PLOYZ
Definition
Uses someone as a worker; also means puts something (a method, skill, tool) to use.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and common in business or academic writing. Can refer to hiring people or making use of techniques or tools ('employs a strategy'). Usually not used for temporary or informal jobs.
Spanish: emplea - contrataPortuguese (BR): emprega - contrataPortuguese (PT): emprega - contrataChinese (Simplified): 雇用 - 使用Chinese (Traditional): 僱用 - 使用Hindi: नौकरी पर रखता है - इस्तेमाल करता हैArabic: يوظف - يستخدمBengali: নিয়োগ করে - ব্যবহার করেRussian: нанимает - используетJapanese: 雇っている - 用いるVietnamese: tuyển dụng - sử dụngKorean: 고용하다 - 사용하다Turkish: istihdam eder - kullanırUrdu: ملازمت پر رکھتا ہے - استعمال کرتا ہےIndonesian: mempekerjakan - menggunakan
Example Sentences
The company employs over 100 people.
basic
She employs a special technique to paint the walls.
basic
The school employs the latest teaching methods.
basic
Our business employs people from all over the world.
natural
He employs humor to make his classes more interesting.
natural
The museum employs dozens of guides to assist visitors.
natural