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/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The state of having paid work.
She is seeking employment in the tech industry.
The act of employing or being employed.
The company has made significant changes to its employment policies.
The use of something for a particular purpose.
The employment of new technologies can enhance productivity.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'empleier', based on Latin 'implicare' meaning to 'fold in'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full-time employment
A work arrangement where an employee works a set number of hours, typically 35-40 per week.
temporary employment
A work position that lasts for a fixed period, often to fill short-term needs.
self-employment
Working for oneself instead of for an employer.
unemployment rate
The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.
Related Words
employer
A person or organization that hires employees.
employee
A person who is hired to work for another person or organization.
unemployment
The state of being unemployed; the condition of not having a job.
Slang Meanings
The grind
He's at the grind every day, trying to make a living.
Nine-to-five
She prefers a nine-to-five job with weekends off.