#1 employ v. [use, utilize, utilise, apply] 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"; ". wn
#2 employ v. [hire, engage] engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?". wn
#3 employ n. [employment] the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city". wn
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