EMPLOY

I. transitive verb see: ply Date: 15th century 1. to make use of (someone or something inactive) , to use (as time) advantageously , c. to use or engage the services of, to provide with a job that pays wages or a salary , to devote to or direct toward a particular activity or person , see: use ~er noun II. noun Date: 1666 1. use , purpose , occupation , job , the state of being ~ed