Dictionary definition for: Employ
1. (n) the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment" "he was in the employ of the city"
2. (v) put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!" "we only use Spanish at home" "I can''t make use of this tool" "Apply a magnetic field here" "This thinking was applied
3. (v) engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department" "How many people has she employed?"
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