intern
//ˈɪn.tɜːn//
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.
Synonym
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.