What is hire out? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of hire out

hire outphrasal verb

thuê ngoài

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Where does the word hire out come from?

The phrase "hire out" originally comes from the early 19th century when agricultural labor was in high demand during harvest seasons. Farmers would "hire out" their laborers, or "hands," to other nearby farms in exchange for payment, rather than having them work full-time for a single farm all year round. This allowed farmers to spread the workload among more people and make use of temporary help when needed. The term "hire out" has since come to mean finding temporary employment in various industries beyond farming, such as construction, hospitality, and manufacturing, in order to supplement income or gain experience.

Example of vocabulary hire outnamespace

  • I decided to hire out a bouncy castle for my child's birthday party instead of throwing a large indoor event during the pandemic.
  • The company needed extra staff for the busy season, so they decided to hire out temporary workers to help meet the demand.
  • Rather than buying expensive equipment for a one-time project, the team opted to hire out the necessary tools and machinery from a local rental company.
  • To save money on landscaping, the homeowner selected to hire out a gardener for the annual maintenance rather than constantly having someone on the payroll.
  • When the car suffered a major breakdown, the owner chose to hire out a professional mechanic rather than attempting to fix it herself.

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