Employ definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary EMPLOY', v.t. [L. plico.] 1. To occupy the time, attention ... of; to keep busy, or at work; to use. We employ our hands in labor; we employ our heads or faculties in study or thought; the attention ... the mind is fixed or occupied upon an object; we employ time, when we devote it to an object. A portion ... purposes. 2. To use as an instrument or means. We employ pens in writing, and arithmetic in keeping accounts. We ...
To employ one's self definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Employ Em*ploy", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Employed; p. pr ... material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply; as, to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies. This is a day in which the ... employed on serious subjects. --Addison. (b) To occupy; as, to employ time in study. (c) To have or keep at ...
... that sanctifies expense. 4. Need of employment, or occasion to employ. I have no further use for this book. 5. Power ... t. s as z. [L. uter, usus; Gr.] 1. To employ; to handle, hold, occupy or move for some purpose; as ... use, enjoyment] v 1: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural ... how to use a computer" [syn: use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ] 2: take or consume (regularly or habitually); "She uses drugs ... s no use arguing > d. the occasion or need to employ < took only what they had use for > 5. a. the ... 2. to put into action or service ; avail oneself of ; employ 3. to consume or take (as liquor or drugs) ...
In one's employ definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Employ Em*ploy", n. [Cf. F. emploi.] That which engages or ... person; fixed or regular service or business; employment. The whole employ of body and of mind. --Pope. In one's employ, in one's service.
... together; Gr. to knit, or twist; Eng. ply, display, and employ.] 1. To lay on; to put one thing to another ... a diseased part of the body. 2. To use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case; as ... the case. 4. To fix the mind; to engage and employ with attention; as, apply thy heart to instruction. 5. To ... 0 (2005) v 1: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural ... how to use a computer" [syn: use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ] 2: be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws ... put into operation or effect < apply a law > 2. to employ diligently or with close attention < should apply yourself to ...
Employed definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary EMPLOY'ED, pp. Occupied; fixed or engaged; applied in business; used ... ant: unemployed] 2: put to use Webster's 1913 Dictionary Employ Em*ploy", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Employed; p. pr ... material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply; as, to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies. This is a day in which the ... employed on serious subjects. --Addison. (b) To occupy; as, to employ time in study. (c) To have or keep at ...
Employing definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary EMPLOY'ING, ppr. Occupying; using; keeping busy. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Employ Em*ploy", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Employed; p. pr ... material, etc., for a specific purpose; to apply; as, to employ the pen in writing, bricks in building, words and phrases in speaking; to employ the mind; to employ one's energies. This is a day in which the ... employed on serious subjects. --Addison. (b) To occupy; as, to employ time in study. (c) To have or keep at ...
... fix; as, to engage the attention. 8. To occupy; to employ assiduously. We were engaged in conversation. The nation is engaged ... department"; "How many people has she employed?" [syn: hire, engage, employ] [ant: can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give ... the enemy under fire. Oxford Reference Dictionary v. 1 tr. employ or hire (a person). 2 tr. a (usu. in passive) employ busily; occupy (are you engaged tomorrow?). b hold fast (a ... To embark in a business; to take a part; to employ or involve one's self; to devote attention and effort ... draw. Good nature engages everybody to him. --Addison. 4. To employ the attention and efforts of; to occupy; to engross; ...
Employment definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary EMPLOY'MENT, n. The act of employing or using. 1. Occupation ... job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city" [syn: employment, employ] [ant: unemployment] 2: the occupation for which you are paid ... in the employment of government. Cares are employments, and without employ The soul is on a rack. --Young. Syn: Work; business ... Business, occupation, engagement, pursuit, vocation, avocation, calling, profession, trade, craft, employ. 2. Service, agency, office, employ. 3. Employing, use, application. 4. Busy state, being busied, ...
... one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to ... overthrow; as, he was used up by fatigue. [Colloq.] Syn: Employ. Usage: Use, Employ. We use a thing, or make use of it, when we derive from it some enjoyment or service. We employ it when we turn that service into a particular channel. We use words to express our general meaning; we employ certain technical terms in reference to a given subject. To ... as if we had used him as a tool; while employ has no such sense. A confidential friend is employed ...
... one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to ... overthrow; as, he was used up by fatigue. [Colloq.] Syn: Employ. Usage: Use, Employ. We use a thing, or make use of it, when we derive from it some enjoyment or service. We employ it when we turn that service into a particular channel. We use words to express our general meaning; we employ certain technical terms in reference to a given subject. To ... as if we had used him as a tool; while employ has no such sense. A confidential friend is employed ...
... one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to ... overthrow; as, he was used up by fatigue. [Colloq.] Syn: Employ. Usage: Use, Employ. We use a thing, or make use of it, when we derive from it some enjoyment or service. We employ it when we turn that service into a particular channel. We use words to express our general meaning; we employ certain technical terms in reference to a given subject. To ... as if we had used him as a tool; while employ has no such sense. A confidential friend is employed ...
... one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to ... overthrow; as, he was used up by fatigue. [Colloq.] Syn: Employ. Usage: Use, Employ. We use a thing, or make use of it, when we derive from it some enjoyment or service. We employ it when we turn that service into a particular channel. We use words to express our general meaning; we employ certain technical terms in reference to a given subject. To ... as if we had used him as a tool; while employ has no such sense. A confidential friend is employed ...
... no usury of him or increase. Leviticus 25. 11. To employ; to occupy. The prudent man always takes time for deliberation ... surgery, to fasten with a ligature. 4. To engross; to employ; to engage the attention; as, to take up the time ... to take for the destroying . . . of sinners. --Hammond. (d) To employ; to use; to occupy; hence, to demand; to require; as ... in hand. See under Hand. To take in vain, to employ or utter as in an oath. ``Thou shalt not take ... draw, paint, sketch, copy. 15. Get, procure, obtain. 16. Use, employ, make use of, avail one's self of. 17. Demand ... dupe, earn, earned income, earnings, eat, effect, elect, embezzle, embrace, employ, enchant, encompass, end, endure, engage, enlist, enmesh, ensnare, entail, ...