Meaning & Definition of Employ in English

1. The state of being employed or having a job

• "They are looking for employment"

• "He was in the employ of the city"

1. 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"

2. Engage or hire for work

• "They hired two new secretaries in the department"

• "How many people has she employed?"