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  • Definition
    • employ :the state of being employed or having a job
      • they are looking for employment|he was in the employ of the city

    • employ :put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
      • use your head!|we only use Spanish at home|I can't use this tool|Apply a magnetic field here|This thinking was applied to many projects|How do you utilize this tool?|I apply this rule to get good results|use the plastic bags to store the food|He doesn't know how to use a computer

    • employ :engage or hire for work
      • They hired two new secretaries in the department|How many people has she employed?