employment

• Substantivo que designa o estado de ter trabalho remunerado ou a ação de dar trabalho a alguém; também pode indicar a ocupação ou atividade em que alguém trabalha.

A noun referring to the state of having paid work or the act of providing someone with a job.

incontável

1. Job or workB1formal

   The state of having paid work or being employed.

   Emprego

   • She found employment at a local hospital.
   • The company offers full-time employment with benefits.
   • He is seeking employment in the tech industry.

   Sinônimosbusinesscallingcareerjoblivelihoodoccupationpositionpostprofessiontradevocationwork

   Antônimosidlenessunemployment

2. Act of hiringB2formal

   The act of providing work or hiring someone.

   Contratação

   • The employment of new staff will begin next month.
   • The firm specializes in the employment of temporary workers.
   • Employment contracts must be signed before starting work.

   Sinônimosappointmentengagementenlistmentrecruitment

   Antônimosdischargedismissalfiringlayofftermination

3. Use or utilizationC1formal

   The act of using something for a particular purpose.

   Uso

   • The employment of advanced technology improved production.
   • The employment of force was deemed necessary.
   • The employment of new methods increased efficiency.

   Sinônimosapplicationexerciseusageuseutilization

   Antônimosdisuse