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    Emplean (en. They employ)

    /emˈple.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To utilize resources or means to achieve an end.
    Students employ different strategies to learn.
    Los estudiantes emplean diferentes estrategias para aprender.
    To make use of something under specific circumstances.
    They employ the project's funds for research.
    Emplean los fondos del proyecto para la investigación.
    To occupy a place or space.
    They employ the entire room for the meeting.
    Emplean toda la sala para la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'implicare', which means to include or intersperse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to employ resources
    To make use of materials or tools for a purpose.
    emplear recursos
    to employ time
    To use time productively.
    emplear el tiempo
    to employ force
    To use physical effort to achieve a task.
    emplear la fuerza

    Related Words

    employment
    Work or occupation.
    empleo
    employer
    Person or entity that hires someone.
    empleador
    employee
    Person who works for an employer.
    empleado

    Slang Meanings

    To use something informally or cleverly.
    You always employ a unique approach to solving problems.
    Siempre empleas un enfoque único para resolver problemas.
    To resort to something out of the ordinary.
    In those situations, use more creativity.
    En esas situaciones, emplea más creatividad.