1. (

• hire ,
• engage ,
• employ

) engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?" ;

2. (

• rent ,
• hire ,
• charter ,
• lease ,

) hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services ;

3. (

• lease ,
• rent ,
• hire ,
• charter ,
• engage ,
• take ,

) engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" ;