2hire noun
plural hires 1 [count] US, informal : someone who has been hired for a job
▪ The company has a few new hires. 2 [noncount] Brit : rental
▪ The hire of a car and other equipment will of course incur a supplementary charge. ▪ a car-hire firm — often used before another noun ▪ a hire car [=a car that is or can be rented; a rental car]
▪ The company has a few new hires.
▪ The hire of a car and other equipment will of course incur a supplementary charge. ▪ a car-hire firm — often used before another noun ▪ a hire car [=a car that is or can be rented; a rental car]
for hire 1 a : available to be used in exchange for money
▪ They have boats (available) for hire. [=for rent]
b : available to do work in exchange for money
▪ Several people in the neighborhood responded to the “gardener for hire” signs she posted. 2 : in exchange for money
▪ He says he'll do farm work for hire.
▪ They have boats (available) for hire. [=for rent]
b : available to do work in exchange for money
▪ Several people in the neighborhood responded to the “gardener for hire” signs she posted.
▪ He says he'll do farm work for hire.
on hire
chiefly Brit : kept to be used by people in exchange for money
▪ The boats are on hire to the guests from the management.
▪ The boats are on hire to the guests from the management.
