انگریزی

employment

gb/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
A2 انگریزی
~ 1100
معانی
0 معانی
اسم A2 state
1

The condition of having a job

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

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] is in employment
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'employment' with 'employer'. 'Employment' is the state of working; an 'employer' is the person or company you work for.
ہم معنی الفاظ
work (General term for tasks done for payment; less formal than 'employment'.) | job (Refers to a specific position; 'employment' is the general state.)
متضاد الفاظ
unemployment (The state of not having paid work; direct opposite.)
لفظی تراکیب
full-time employment |gain employment |seek employment |secure employment |in employment
موضوعات
business |economics |daily life |work
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: the employment of [someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'employment' (the act) with 'employee' (the person hired).
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
dismissal (The act of ending someone's job; opposite action.)
لفظی تراکیب
employment contract |employment opportunities |terms of employment |employment rights
موضوعات
business |economics |work
مثالیں
  • The company’s employment of skilled workers has boosted productivity.
  • Laws regulate the employment of minors.
  • Her employment by the firm began last January.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: employment of [something] in [context]
عام غلطی:
Learners may incorrectly assume this meaning always refers to jobs; in formal contexts, it can mean 'use'.
ہم معنی الفاظ
use (More common in everyday speech; 'employment' is more formal.) | utilization (Technical term often used in business or science contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
neglect (Failure to use something when it could be beneficial.)
لفظی تراکیب
employment of force |employment of technology |employment of resources
موضوعات
general |formal writing |core_vocabulary |work
مثالیں
  • The novel’s employment of symbolism is remarkable.
  • Successful projects require the careful employment of resources.
  • The employment of advanced technology improved efficiency.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
employment
IPA
GB/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
ہجا بندی اور زور
em - ploy - ment (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: employment
  • Plural: employment, employments
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

gain employment

1
/ɡˈeɪn ɪmplˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase

Get a job

To get a job and start working.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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

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