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Meaning of acquihire | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
əkˈhaɪɚ

Definitions

To acquire a company, in particular a small startup, to recruit its employees, rather than for its products or services.

slang, transitive

Examples

““Tarek was an acquihired founder like you. He turned out to be so awesome, I made him co-head of one of Phluttr's biggest projects! But that's rare. I usually look to guys like you and him to start something new. You're entrepreneurs, after all![…]””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

acquihired acquihires acquihiring acquir'd acquire acquired

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