employment

/ɛmˈploʊɪmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being employed; a job or position

“Her employment at the company lasted for over five years.”

2. noun

the use or exploitation of something for a particular purpose

“The use of fossil fuels for energy is an example of employment of natural resources.”

3. verb

to engage or occupy someone in work

“The company will employ 100 new workers to meet the increasing demand.”

4. verb

to use or exploit something for a particular purpose

“The factory employed advanced technology to increase production efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • job
  • position

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • unemployment