to interview
Third Person
interviews
Present Participle
interviewing
Past Tense
interviewed
Past Participle
interviewed
1
to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.
transitive
- The admissions committee will interview each candidate to determine their qualifications for the program.
- The university will interview prospective students to ensure they meet the academic requirements.
- We need to interview potential interns for the summer program.
- The hiring manager interviewed him extensively to gauge his skills and experience.
- The committee plans to interview all shortlisted candidates next week.
2
to answer someone's questions at a meeting to get hired or earn a place on a course of study
- She interviewed for a job at the marketing firm last week.
- I'm scheduled to interview with the admissions office tomorrow morning.
- She interviewed at three different companies last month.
- He is interviewing for a position at the law firm tomorrow.
- He has been interviewing for jobs since he graduated.
3
to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper
transitive
- The journalist was eager to interview the renowned scientist for a feature article in the newspaper.
- The television host prepared thoughtful questions to interview the author about their latest best-selling book.
- The radio reporter traveled to the event to interview the keynote speaker for a live broadcast.
- A documentary filmmaker decided to interview local residents to capture their perspectives on the community's history.
- They asked insightful questions when they interviewed the artist for the magazine.
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