interview

🇺🇸 /ˈɪntərvjuː/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪntəvjuː/
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noun
A1

A meeting where someone answers questions to get a job or into school.

The job interview went well, and they offered me the position.

A1

A talk where a reporter asks someone questions for news.

The celebrity gave a TV interview about her new movie.

A1

A private talk where questions are asked and answered.

The research interview helped gather important data.

verb
A1

To ask someone questions to see if they are right for a job or school.

The manager will interview candidates next week.

R

To answer questions to get a job or into school.

She practiced how to interview for the job.

A1

To ask someone questions for news or a story.

The reporter will interview the mayor tomorrow.

A1

To ask someone questions in a private talk.

The doctor will interview patients about their health.

translation

n. A meeting where someone answers questions to get a job or into school.; A talk where a reporter asks someone questions for news.; A private talk where questions are asked and answered.
v. To ask someone questions to see if they are right for a job or school.; To answer questions to get a job or into school.; To ask someone questions for news or a story.; To ask someone questions in a private talk.

Word Forms

3rd Present interviews
Past interviewed
Perfect interviewed
Progressive interviewing
Plural interviews