Synonyms for

Hiring

Verb / ˈhaɪrɪŋ / Another word for hiring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of employing someone to do a job.

Synonyms & similar words

fire engage rent lease employ hire charter take recruiting staffing employing enlisting appointing signing contracting enrolling engaging placing commissioning retaining selecting choosing handpicking headhunting

Synonyms by register

Formal

recruiting employing engaging appointing

Informal

taking on bringing on snagging

Literary

enlisting drafting

Antonyms

firing dismissing releasing terminating letting go discharging

Common collocations

  • hiring process
  • hiring manager
  • hiring decisions
  • hiring spree
  • hiring plan
  • hiring practices
  • hiring a new employee
  • hiring a contractor

Word family

noun hiring
verb hire

Usage note

While 'hiring' refers to the act of employing someone, 'hire' can also be used as a noun to refer to the person who has been hired. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The company is hiring for a new position.
  2. My dad is hiring a painter to paint our house.
  3. The store is hiring for the holiday season.
  4. The school is hiring a new teacher.
  5. The football team is hiring a new coach.

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