1. to give work to someone and pay them for it
2. to use something for a particular purpose

1. the state of being employed; employment
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company employs over 500 people.
• She was employed as a teacher for ten years.
• The detective employed various methods to solve the case.
• We need to employ new technology to improve efficiency.
• He left his employ at the bank to start his own business.
• The soldiers were in the employ of the government.
• They employ strict security measures at the airport.