Definition of: hire

(hīr) v.t. hired, hir·ing
1. To obtain the services of (a person) or the use of (a thing) for a compensation; employ; rent.
2. To grant the use of (a thing) or the services of (a person) for a compensation; let: often with out. See synonyms under EMPLOY, RETAIN.
—to hire out To give one's services for a compensation.
—noun
1. Compensation for labor, services, etc.
2. The act of hiring. See synonyms under SALARY.
—for hire Offered for use or rent for a compensation. [OE hỹr]
—hir′a·ble, hire′a·ble adjective
—hir′er noun