Employing
/ɪmˈplɔɪɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
/ɪmˈplɔɪɪŋ/
Giving work or a job to someone.
The factory is employing hundreds of workers.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're the boss, and you're asking people to join your team and work for you. Employing means giving them a job and paying them!
👶 For kids: Giving someone a job to do and paying them money to do it.
More Examples
She is employing several assistants to help with her projects.
The government is employing new strategies to reduce unemployment.
How It's Used
"The company is employing more staff this year."
"The human resources department is responsible for employing new candidates."
To make use of (something); utilize.
/ɪmˈplɔɪɪŋ/
Using something for a particular purpose.
They are employing new techniques to improve efficiency.
💡 Simply: It's like using something to help you. Like employing a clever idea to solve a puzzle!
👶 For kids: Using something to help you do something else.
More Examples
The architect is employing sustainable materials in the construction.
The teacher is employing a variety of teaching methods to engage the students.
How It's Used
"The software is employing advanced algorithms for data analysis."
"The author is employing symbolism to convey deeper meanings."
From Middle English *emploien*, from Old French *emploier*, *emplyer* ('to use, apply'), from Latin *implicare* ('to involve, entangle').
The word 'employ' has been used in the same general sense since the 16th century, encompassing both the hiring of people and the use of things.
Memory tip
Think of a company that is EMPLOYING people to work there, giving them jobs.