employment
gb/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
A2
English
~ 1100
állás, foglalkoztatottság, munkaviszony, foglalkoztatás, alkalmazás, felvétel, használ, alkalmaz, felhasznál, felhasználás, használat
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is in employment
The company offers stable employment to over 500 people.
A vállalat több mint 500 ember számára biztosít stabil munkahelyet.
After months of searching, she finally found employment.
Hónapokig tartó keresés után végre talált munkát.
Government policies aim to increase levels of employment.
Learner examples
He is in full-time employment.
Teljes munkaidős állásban van.
She found employment in a shop.
Egy boltban talált munkát.
Many people are looking for employment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employment' with 'employer'. 'Employment' is the state of working; an 'employer' is the person or company you work for.
Meaning
The condition of having a job
Collocations
full-time employment
|gain employment
|seek employment
|secure employment
|in employment
Synonyms
work (General term for tasks done for payment; less formal than 'employment'.)
|
job (Refers to a specific position; 'employment' is the general state.)
Antonyms
unemployment (The state of not having paid work; direct opposite.)
Themes
business
|economics
|daily life
|work
Definition
When a person has a job and is paid for their work.
The state of being engaged in paid work.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the employment of [someone]
The company’s employment of skilled workers has boosted productivity.
A szakképzett dolgozók alkalmazása növelte a vállalat termelékenységét.
Laws regulate the employment of minors.
A törvények szabályozzák a kiskorúak foglalkoztatását.
Her employment by the firm began last January.
Learner examples
The factory started the employment of more workers.
A gyár elkezdett több munkást alkalmazni.
Employment of young people is important.
Fontos a fiatalok foglalkoztatása.
The school stopped the employment of part-time teachers.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'employment' (the act) with 'employee' (the person hired).
Meaning
The act of hiring people
Collocations
employment contract
|employment opportunities
|terms of employment
|employment rights
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
dismissal (The act of ending someone's job; opposite action.)
Themes
business
|economics
|work
Definition
When a company or person hires someone to do work for pay.
The act of giving work to someone and paying them for it.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
employment of [something] in [context]
The novel’s employment of symbolism is remarkable.
A regényben figyelemre méltó a szimbolika alkalmazása.
Successful projects require the careful employment of resources.
A sikeres projektekhez az erőforrások körültekintő felhasználása szükséges.
The employment of advanced technology improved efficiency.
Learner examples
The employment of this tool makes the job easy.
Ennek az eszköznek a használata megkönnyíti a munkát.
Employment of good methods helps learning.
A jó módszerek alkalmazása segíti a tanulást.
We saw the employment of new machines in the farm.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to jobs; in formal contexts, it can mean 'use'.
Meaning
The use of something for a purpose
Collocations
employment of force
|employment of technology
|employment of resources
Synonyms
use (More common in everyday speech; 'employment' is more formal.)
|
utilization (Technical term often used in business or science contexts.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to use something when it could be beneficial.)
Themes
general
|formal writing
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Using something for a reason or goal.
The act of making use of something for a particular purpose.
Grammar
Dictionary form
employment
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
Syllables & stress
em - ploy - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: employment
- Plural: employment, employments
Word family
Forms
employments
noun
Related words
employable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
employability
noun
Expressions
gain employment
1/ɡˈeɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
Get a job
To get a job and start working.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The terms of employment are stated in the contract.
- They discussed the terms of employment before she accepted the offer.