Definitions

1. verb

to use or engage the services of someone or something for a particular purpose or in a particular way

“The company will employ new staff to meet the increased demand.”

2. noun

a person who is paid to work for an employer

“He is an employee of the company and has been working there for five years.”

3. noun

a person who is used or employed for a particular purpose

“The ship employed a team of divers to repair the hull.”

4. verb

to use or utilize something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose

“The company will employ advanced technology to improve efficiency.”