How to Pronounce "hire away"
expression
ˈhaɪɝ/, /ˈhaɪɹ/ /əˈweɪ
HY-ur uh-WAY
hˈaɪə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
HY-uh uh-WAY
Definition
To employ someone who is currently working for another organization, often by offering better pay or benefits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪɝ/, /ˈhaɪɹ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
hˈaɪə/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-ur uh-WAY
UK
HY-uh uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The company tried to hire away our best engineer.
They want to hire away all the top salespeople.
It's not easy to hire away experienced staff.
Google tried to hire away a whole team from the startup.