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אנגלית

employment

gb/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
A2 אנגלית
~ 1100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 state
1

The condition of having a job

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

תבנית שימוש: [someone] is in employment
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employment' with 'employer'. 'Employment' is the state of working; an 'employer' is the person or company you work for.
מילים נרדפות
work (General term for tasks done for payment; less formal than 'employment'.) | job (Refers to a specific position; 'employment' is the general state.)
הפכים
unemployment (The state of not having paid work; direct opposite.)
צירופים
full-time employment |gain employment |seek employment |secure employment |in employment
נושאים
business |economics |daily life |work
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • He is in full-time employment.
  • She found employment in a shop.
  • Many people are looking for employment.
שם עצם B1 action
2

The act of hiring people

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

תבנית שימוש: the employment of [someone]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'employment' (the act) with 'employee' (the person hired).
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
dismissal (The act of ending someone's job; opposite action.)
צירופים
employment contract |employment opportunities |terms of employment |employment rights
נושאים
business |economics |work
דוגמאות
  • The company’s employment of skilled workers has boosted productivity.
  • Laws regulate the employment of minors.
  • Her employment by the firm began last January.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The factory started the employment of more workers.
  • Employment of young people is important.
  • The school stopped the employment of part-time teachers.
שם עצם formal B2 action
3

The use of something for a purpose

Using something for a reason or goal.

תבנית שימוש: employment of [something] in [context]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to jobs; in formal contexts, it can mean 'use'.
מילים נרדפות
use (More common in everyday speech; 'employment' is more formal.) | utilization (Technical term often used in business or science contexts.)
הפכים
neglect (Failure to use something when it could be beneficial.)
צירופים
employment of force |employment of technology |employment of resources
נושאים
general |formal writing |core_vocabulary |work
דוגמאות
  • The novel’s employment of symbolism is remarkable.
  • Successful projects require the careful employment of resources.
  • The employment of advanced technology improved efficiency.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
employment
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
הברות והטעמה
em - ploy - ment (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: employment
  • Plural: employment, employments
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים

gain employment

1
/ɡˈeɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Get a job

To get a job and start working.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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