hiring
word · lemma: hire
/ˈhaɪɹɪŋ/
HY-ring
/hˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
HY-uh-ring
Definition
The act of finding and giving a job to someone; it often refers to a company looking for new employees.
Usage & Nuances
More common in business or HR contexts. Typically used as a noun ('hiring process', 'the company is hiring') or present participle. In British English, 'recruitment' is more common. Not used for renting objects, unlike 'hire'.
Spanish: contratación - contratación de personalPortuguese (BR): contratação - contratação de pessoalPortuguese (PT): contratação - contratação de pessoalChinese (Simplified): 招聘 - 雇用Chinese (Traditional): 招聘 - 僱用Hindi: नियुक्ति - भर्तीArabic: توظيف - تعيينBengali: নিয়োগ - কর্মী নিয়োগRussian: приём на работуJapanese: 採用 - 雇用Vietnamese: tuyển dụngKorean: 채용Turkish: işe alımUrdu: بھرتیIndonesian: perekrutan - penerimaan karyawan
Example Sentences
The company is hiring new workers.
basic
We finished the hiring last week.
basic
She is in charge of hiring at her office.
basic
Good news—they're hiring again after the freeze.
natural
The hiring process here takes about a month.
natural
People say the tech industry isn’t hiring much right now.
natural