1. to hire someone again, especially a former employee

1. a person who has been hired again by a former employer

Examples

• The company decided to rehire several workers who had been laid off last year.
• After completing her degree, she was able to rehire at the hospital where she previously worked.
• The manager was hesitant to rehire employees who had left on bad terms.
• As a rehire, he was eligible for his previous benefits package.
• The rehire process was much faster since they already had his employment records.
• Many rehires found that the workplace culture had changed significantly during their absence.