Definition of employ

• the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city"
• put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I cant use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesnt know how to use a computer"
• engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"