employed

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/ · verb

Meaning

To hire (somebody for work or a job).
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
To make busy.
In a job; working.
Used; in use.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

self-employed(English)freelance(English)working(English)engaged(English)exploited(English)hired(English)on the job(English)work(English)commuted(English)tertiary(English)sector(English)yielding(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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