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employ in Irish

employ in Irish is fostaigh, bain úsáid as — employ means to hire someone and pay them to do work.

employ in Irish

fostaigh
verb
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
bain úsáid as
verb
To make busy; to preoccupy.

What does "employ" mean?

  1. verb To hire someone and pay them to do work.
    "The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners."
  2. verb To make use of something, such as a method, tool, or skill.
    "Good writers employ simple words to make their ideas clear."
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employ in a sentence

  • The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners.
  • The factory employs over two hundred workers.
  • Good writers employ simple words to make their ideas clear.
  • The chef employs a special technique to keep the fish moist.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "employ" in Irish?
"employ" in Irish is fostaigh, bain úsáid as. employ means: To hire someone and pay them to do work.
How do you use "employ" in a sentence?
Example: "The local hospital employs hundreds of nurses and cleaners." In Irish, "employ" is fostaigh, bain úsáid as.
Are there other ways to say "employ" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "employ": fostaigh, bain úsáid as.
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