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Definition of rehire

rehire

/ˌriːˈhaɪər/
re · hire
Plural:rehires
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Past Simple:rehired
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Past Participle:rehired
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Present Participle:rehiring
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rehire Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To hire or employ a former worker again.

Example

"The factory plans to rehire dozens of workers once production increases in the spring."

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• noun

1

A former employee who is hired again by the same organization.

Example

"Because she already knew our computer systems, the recent rehire needed very little training."

2

The act or process of employing someone again.

Example

"Workers who leave in good standing are eligible for rehire after six months."

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• Rhymes for rehire

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rehire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rehire
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