Also means
adjust
Usage Note
einstellen is separable (Die Firma stellt neue Leute ein) and remarkably versatile: it means to hire staff, to adjust a setting, or to cease an activity (den Betrieb einstellen). The reflexive sich einstellen auf means 'to prepare oneself for'. Context decides which sense applies.
Examples
"Die Firma stellt neue Mitarbeiter ein."
Natural Translation
The company is hiring new employees.
Literal Translation
The company sets new employees in.
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