headhunt

/ˈhɛdhʌnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to recruit personnel, especially high-level executives, for a company, organization, or industry.

“The company plans to headhunt top talent from around the world for their new project.”

2. noun

the act of recruiting personnel, especially high-level executives, for a company, organization, or industry.

“The headhunt for the CEO position has been ongoing for months.”

Synonyms

  • hire
  • poach
  • recruit

Antonyms

  • downsize
  • layoff