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إنجليزي

employment

gb/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 1100
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A2 state
1

The condition of having a job

When a person has a job and is paid for their work.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] is in employment
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employment' with 'employer'. 'Employment' is the state of working; an 'employer' is the person or company you work for.
مرادفات
work (General term for tasks done for payment; less formal than 'employment'.) | job (Refers to a specific position; 'employment' is the general state.)
أضداد
unemployment (The state of not having paid work; direct opposite.)
تراكيب شائعة
full-time employment |gain employment |seek employment |secure employment |in employment
مواضيع
business |economics |daily life |work
أمثلة
  • The company offers stable employment to over 500 people.
  • After months of searching, she finally found employment.
  • Government policies aim to increase levels of employment.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He is in full-time employment.
  • She found employment in a shop.
  • Many people are looking for employment.
اسم B1 action
2

The act of hiring people

When a company or person hires someone to do work for pay.

نمط الاستخدام: the employment of [someone]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'employment' (the act) with 'employee' (the person hired).
مرادفات
hiring (More informal and focuses on the act itself rather than the ongoing state.) | recruitment (Usually refers to the process of finding and attracting candidates; 'employment' is broader.)
أضداد
dismissal (The act of ending someone's job; opposite action.)
تراكيب شائعة
employment contract |employment opportunities |terms of employment |employment rights
مواضيع
business |economics |work
أمثلة
  • The company’s employment of skilled workers has boosted productivity.
  • Laws regulate the employment of minors.
  • Her employment by the firm began last January.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The factory started the employment of more workers.
  • Employment of young people is important.
  • The school stopped the employment of part-time teachers.
اسم formal B2 action
3

The use of something for a purpose

Using something for a reason or goal.

نمط الاستخدام: employment of [something] in [context]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to jobs; in formal contexts, it can mean 'use'.
مرادفات
use (More common in everyday speech; 'employment' is more formal.) | utilization (Technical term often used in business or science contexts.)
أضداد
neglect (Failure to use something when it could be beneficial.)
تراكيب شائعة
employment of force |employment of technology |employment of resources
مواضيع
general |formal writing |core_vocabulary |work
أمثلة
  • The novel’s employment of symbolism is remarkable.
  • Successful projects require the careful employment of resources.
  • The employment of advanced technology improved efficiency.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The employment of this tool makes the job easy.
  • Employment of good methods helps learning.
  • We saw the employment of new machines in the farm.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
employment
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
المقاطع والنبر
em - ploy - ment (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: employment
  • Plural: employment, employments
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
employments noun
Core family
employ verb A2 employee noun A2 employer noun A2
Related words
employable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unemployment noun B1 unemployed adjective B1 unemployable adjective
Advanced or less common
employability noun
تعبيرات

gain employment

1
/ɡˈeɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Get a job

To get a job and start working.

أمثلة
  • She gained employment as a teacher last year.
  • It is difficult to gain employment without experience.

in employment

1
/ˈɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Currently having a paid job

Having a job at the present time.

أمثلة
  • Over 90% of graduates are in employment within six months.
  • She has been in employment since leaving university.

secure employment

1
/sɪkjˈʊɹ ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Get stable paid work

To get and keep a safe and steady job.

أمثلة
  • He secured employment with a large law firm.
  • Training programs help people secure employment.

seek employment

1
/sˈik ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Look for a job

To try to find a job.

أمثلة
  • He moved to the city to seek employment.
  • Many people are seeking employment after the factory closed.

terms of employment

1
/tˈɚmz əv ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase formal

Conditions for a job role

The rules and conditions of a job, like pay and hours.

أمثلة
  • The terms of employment are stated in the contract.
  • They discussed the terms of employment before she accepted the offer.
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