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- [dis-em-ploi]
- /ˌdɪs ɛmˈplɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-em-ploi]
- /ˌdɪs ɛmˈplɔɪ/
Definitions of disemploy word
- verb with object disemploy to put out of work; cause to become unemployed. 1
- noun disemploy To deprive of employment. 1
- verb disemploy to remove (a person) from employment 0
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Origin of disemploy
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; dis-1 + employ
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Parts of speech for Disemploy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disemploy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disemploy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disemploy
verb disemploy
- oust — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
- suspend — to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
- fire — combustion
- recall — to bring back from memory; recollect; remember: Can you recall what she said?
- retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
Antonyms for disemploy
verb disemploy
- hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
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