CEFR A2

employed

verb

Meaning

Hired to work for a company or organization, typically for wages or a salary.

Examples

She has been employed by the same firm for over ten years.
Many people are employed in the service industry.

Synonyms: hired, working, engaged, recruited, staffed

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employed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔɪd/

Definition

Hired to work for a company or organization, typically for wages or a salary.

Examples

She has been employed by the same firm for over ten years.
Many people are employed in the service industry.
The factory employs hundreds of local residents.

How to Use employed

employed by (prepositional phrase): To have a job with a particular person or organization. — "She is employed by a prestigious law firm."
be employed as (prepositional phrase): To work in a specific role or position. — "He is employed as a senior software engineer."

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