Assumere
Example: L'azienda ha deciso di assumere nuovi dipendenti quest'anno.
Definition
"Assumere" means to hire or take on new employees or responsibilities. It refers to the act of engaging someone for a job or accepting duties. For example, in the phrase 'L'azienda ha deciso di assumere nuovi dipendenti quest'anno,' it means the company decided to hire new employees this year.
Etymology
The word "assumere" comes from the Latin verb 'assumere,' which means 'to take up' or 'to take to oneself.' It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'sumere' (to take). Did you know that its root 'sumere' is also the origin of the English word 'assume,' reflecting the sense of taking or accepting something?
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