Phrase guide

hire out

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To allow others to use temporarily in exchange for money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To arrange to do work for money.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

grant the services of or the temporary use of, for a fee

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We rent out our apartment to tourists every year
  • He hired himself out as a cook

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rent out, farm out

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lend, loan

History

Etymology

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