HIRE

[verb] [T] - to pay to use (something) for a short period or to pay (someone) to do a job temporarily, or (esp. US) to start to employ (someone)How much would it cost to hire (US usually rent) a car for a fortnight? [T]You could always hire (US usually rent) a dress for the ball if you can't afford to buy one.I had to hire a gardener for a couple of months when I broke my leg.We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image. [+ object + to infinitive](esp. US) Our continuing success means that we will need to hire a hundred more staff over the coming year.See study section: Borrow and lend(UK and ANZ) Hire purchase (US Installment plan) is a system of paying for something in which the buyer pays part of the cost immediately and then makes small regular payments until the debt is reduced to nothing.Something bought on hire purchase is usually more expensive because an interest charge is added to the original price.See study section: Borrow and lend