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    Emplea (en. Employs)

    /emˈple.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Use something for a specific end.
    The company employs new technologies to improve its production.
    La empresa emplea nuevas tecnologías para mejorar su producción.
    Give work to someone.
    The restaurant employs several young people during the high season.
    El restaurante emplea a varios jóvenes en la temporada alta.
    Make use of something.
    Use your knowledge in this project.
    Emplea tus conocimientos en este proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'implicare', which means 'to include', 'to employ'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make use of time
    Utilize time effectively.
    emplear el tiempo
    make use of resources
    Make use of available resources for a purpose.
    emplear recursos
    employ someone
    Hire a person to do a job.
    emplear a alguien

    Related Words

    employer
    Person or entity that hires someone.
    empleador
    employee
    Person who works for another in exchange for a salary.
    empleado
    employment
    Work or activity for which payment is received.
    empleo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in an active work situation.
    After a year of job searching, he is finally employing again.
    Después de un año buscando trabajo, finalmente está empleando de nuevo.
    To use someone for one's own benefit.
    You can't keep employing your friends just because they need help.
    No puedes seguir empleando a tus amigos solo porque necesitan ayuda.