interview

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 ~ (for a job, etc.) a formal meeting at which sb is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc: a job interview * to be called for (an) interview * He has an interview next week for the manager's job. 2 ~ (with sb) a meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks sb questions in order to find out their opinions: a television / radio / newspaper interview * an interview with the new Governor * to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) * Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. * to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) * The interview was published in all the papers. 3 ~ (with sb) a private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered: an interview with the careers adviser * Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. verb 1 ~ sb (for a job, etc.) to talk to sb and ask them questions at a formal meeting to find out if they are suitable for a job, course of study, etc: [VN] Which post are you being interviewed for? * We interviewed ten people for the job. [also V] 2 [VN] ~ sb (about sth) to ask sb questions about their life, opinions, etc., especially on the radio or television or for a newspaper or magazine: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. * The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. 3 [VN] ~ sb (about sth) to ask sb questions at a private meeting: The police are waiting to interview the injured man. interviewing noun [U]: The research involves in-depth interviewing. * interviewing skills / techniques