انگلیسی

employment

gb/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 1100
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم A2 state
1

The condition of having a job

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

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] is in employment
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employment' with 'employer'. 'Employment' is the state of working; an 'employer' is the person or company you work for.
هم‌معنی‌ها
work (General term for tasks done for payment; less formal than 'employment'.) | job (Refers to a specific position; 'employment' is the general state.)
متضادها
unemployment (The state of not having paid work; direct opposite.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
full-time employment |gain employment |seek employment |secure employment |in employment
موضوع‌ها
business |economics |daily life |work
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: the employment of [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'employment' (the act) with 'employee' (the person hired).
هم‌معنی‌ها
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.)
متضادها
dismissal (The act of ending someone's job; opposite action.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
employment contract |employment opportunities |terms of employment |employment rights
موضوع‌ها
business |economics |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The company’s employment of skilled workers has boosted productivity.
  • Laws regulate the employment of minors.
  • Her employment by the firm began last January.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: employment of [something] in [context]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to jobs; in formal contexts, it can mean 'use'.
هم‌معنی‌ها
use (More common in everyday speech; 'employment' is more formal.) | utilization (Technical term often used in business or science contexts.)
متضادها
neglect (Failure to use something when it could be beneficial.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
employment of force |employment of technology |employment of resources
موضوع‌ها
general |formal writing |core_vocabulary |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The novel’s employment of symbolism is remarkable.
  • Successful projects require the careful employment of resources.
  • The employment of advanced technology improved efficiency.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
employment
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
هجاها و تکیه
em - ploy - ment (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: employment
  • Plural: employment, employments
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

gain employment

1
/ɡˈeɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Get a job

To get a job and start working.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

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

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