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Definition interview in British English

interview verb

verb
/ˈɪntə(r)ˌvjuː/
1

to ask someone, especially someone famous, questions about themselves, their work, or their ideas, in order to publish or broadcast the information

Example

He was interviewed on the radio this morning.

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1.1

to have a meeting with someone and ask them questions to find out if they are suitable for a job, course of study etc

Example

Applicants will be interviewed early next month.

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1.2

to ask and answer questions to find out if you want to take a job, a place at university etc

Example

I'm interviewing now, and I'll accept the best offer I get.

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1.3

if the police interview someone about a crime, they ask them questions about it

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1.4

to ask people a series of questions as part of a research project

Example

One hundred men will be interviewed during the two-year study.

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Definition interview in British English