employ
verb
uk/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ us HR
to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it:
The call centre employs over 100 people.
employ sb as sth Mr Reid is employed as a lobbyist by the firm.
employ sb to do sth The fund employs an investment manager to manage its assets.
be employed in sth More than 100 staff currently employed in sales and marketing will lose their jobs.
to use something:
employ sth to do sth The company also employs direct marketing and mail to reach potential customers.
Builders today employ more recycled materials than they used to.
be employed in doing sth formal
to spend time doing something:
We have been employed in updating the catalogue for most of the morning.
employ
noun [ U ]
uk/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ usbe in sb's employ formal (also be in the employ of sb)
to be working for someone:
She has been in the company's employ for twelve years.