interview

/ˈɪntərvjuː/
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Noun

interviewSingular
interviewsPlural
1

A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability for a job or position

I have a job interview tomorrow morning.

2

A meeting in which a journalist or reporter asks someone questions to obtain information for publication or broadcast

The actor gave an interview to a magazine about his new film.

3

A formal conversation in which questions are asked and answered

The journalist conducted an interview with the mayor about the new policy.

Verb

interviewInfinitive
interviewPresent tense
interviewedPast tense
interviewedPast participle
interviewingPresent participle
interviewsThird-person singular
1

To ask someone questions in a formal meeting to assess their suitability for a job or position

We will interview five candidates for the position next week.

2

To ask someone questions as a journalist or reporter to obtain information for publication or broadcast

The reporter interviewed the mayor about the new policy.