interviews (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈɪntərvjuːz]

Definition

Formal meetings where a person is asked questions, usually to get information or assess their suitability for a job or course.

Examples

• She has several job interviews scheduled for next week.

• The president gave a rare television interview.

• The police conducted interviews with witnesses to the crime.

How to Use interviews

interview for a job (prepositional phrase)

To have an interview to try to get a specific job. — "She is interviewing for a position as a software engineer."

interview with someone (prepositional phrase)

To have a formal meeting with a person to ask them questions. — "The reporter conducted an interview with the mayor."

interview someone about something (prepositional phrase)

To ask someone questions about a particular topic. — "The police interviewed the neighbors about the incident."

Synonyms of interviews

Words with a similar meaning to interviews:

• chat
• discussion
• inquiry
• interrogation

Antonyms of interviews

Words with the opposite meaning to interviews:

• conversation

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