intern

//ˈɪn.tɜːn//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Noun

internSingular
internsPlural
1

A student or recent graduate who works for a period of time at a company or organization to gain practical experience in a particular field.

She worked as an intern at a law firm during her summer break.

2

A medical graduate receiving supervised practical training in a hospital.

The intern assisted the senior doctor during the surgery.

Verb

internInfinitive
internPresent tense
internedPast tense
internedPast participle
interningPresent participle
internsThird-person singular
1

To work as an intern, gaining practical experience in a profession.

She interned at a law firm during her summer break.

2

To confine or imprison someone, especially during wartime or for political reasons.

During the war, many civilians were interned in camps.

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