employ /im-ploiˈ/

1. To give work to
2. To use as a means or agent
3. To occupy the time or attention of

Employment

employabilˈity noun

employˈable adjective

Fit or able to be employed

employedˈ adjective

Having employment, in a job

employˈee (or /em-ploi-ēˈ/) noun

A person employed

employˈer noun

employˈment noun

1. The act of employing
2. Occupation
3. Something which engages or occupies

employment agency noun

An agency which finds work for the unemployed and employees for vacant positions

employment office noun

A job centre

Employment Service noun

A former government agency for helping unemployed people find work (now replaced by Jobcentre Plus)

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