Employment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Definitions of employment

noun the state of being employed or having a job

Example Sentences

A1 My sister found employment at a local bakery.

A2 He is looking for employment opportunities in the hospitality industry.

B1 The government has implemented policies to boost employment rates.

B2 She has a stable employment contract with a reputable company.

C1 The company offers various benefits to attract top talent for employment.

C2 His extensive experience and qualifications make him a sought-after candidate for executive employment.

adjective relating to work or the act of being employed

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is looking for employment opportunities.

A2 He found a new job after months of unemployment.

B1 The company offers various employment benefits to its employees.

B2 She received a promotion for her outstanding performance in her current employment.

C1 The government is implementing new policies to boost employment rates.

C2 His extensive experience in various fields makes him a valuable asset in the employment sector.

Examples of employment in a Sentence

formal The government is implementing policies to boost employment rates in the country.

informal I heard there are new job opportunities opening up in the city, so maybe you should start looking for employment.

slang I'm on the hunt for some new employment gigs to make some extra cash.

figurative Education is the key to unlocking the door to better employment prospects.

Grammatical Forms of employment

past tense

employed

plural

employments

comparative

more employed

superlative

most employed

present tense

employ

future tense

will employ

perfect tense

have employed

continuous tense

is employing

singular

employment

positive degree

employed

infinitive

to employ

gerund

employing

participle

employed

Origin and Evolution of employment

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'employment' originated from the Old French word 'empleier' which means 'to use, make use of'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'employment' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of being employed or having a job, as opposed to just using something.