hirehirehireshiredhiringverb (hires, hiring, hired)1to pay to use something for a short time: We hired a car when we were on holiday.2to pay somebody to do a job for you: We hired somebody to mend the roof.hire something outto let somebody use something for a short time, in return for money: They hire out bicycles.▶ hirenoun (no plural): Have you got any boats for hire?Look at rent.