interview

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪntəvjuː/
/ˈɪntɚvjuː/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An official face-to-face meeting of monarchs or other important figures.

2 Definition

Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official nature.

3 Definition

A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc.

Example Sentences
  • The reporter gave the witness an interview.
4 Definition

A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.

Example Sentences
  • It was a dreadful interview; I have no hope of getting the job.
5 Definition

An audition.

6 Definition

A police interrogation of a suspect or party in an investigation.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.

Example Sentences
  • He interviewed the witness.
2 Definition

To be interviewed; to attend an interview.