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to employ; to hire; to take on
to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
人手が足りないので新しいスタッフを雇った。
We hired new staff due to a shortage of manpower.
観光のためにタクシーを雇う。
Hire a taxi for sightseeing.
新しい人を雇う予定だ。
We plan to hire someone new.