Whether that means hiring an investigator depends on the stakes.

She would like to keep Sirkin, but that meant hiring her partner.

Elsewhere, it would mean hiring an accountant to figure out what is the best deal for you.

He also had to keep him working and prevent him from running away, which meant hiring an overseer.

But he predicted that it would mean hiring another barman: "I've got to give the fellows some break."

But that doesn't mean hiring a nurse is a must.

An equally hassle-free arrangement with your dog meant hiring a pet sitter.

Efficiency meant hiring and keeping the best workers.

It may mean hiring three people or more.

This can mean hiring the right law firm, the right regional broker or someone with political ties as a consultant.