a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc.
مصاحبه
compare exit interview
2
A1
a meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks somebody questions in order to find out their opinions
مصاحبه
a television/TV/radio/newspaper interview
to do/give an interview
to conduct an interview
The interview was published in all the papers.
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports.
an in-depth interview with the new governor
an exclusive interview about her new book
The film begins with an interview by two local student reporters.
3
A1
a private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered
مصاحبه, گفتگو
a telephone/phone interview
She's had an interview with the careers adviser.
He gave a very full account in long interviews with experienced police officers.
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research.
verb
A1
OPAL
1
A1
to talk to somebody and ask them questions at a formal meeting to find out if they are suitable for a job, course of study, etc.
مصاحبه کردن
2
to talk to somebody and answer questions at a formal meeting to get a job, a place on a course of study, etc.
مصاحبه کردن
The website gives you tips on interviewing for colleges.
If you don't interview well you are unlikely to get the job.
3
A1
to ask somebody questions about their life, opinions, etc., especially on the radio or television or for a newspaper or magazine
مصاحبه کردن
Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie.
The prime minister declined to be interviewed.
I heard him being interviewed on the news earlier.
4
A1
to ask somebody questions at a private meeting
مصاحبه کردن
The police are waiting to interview the injured man.
After 14 days, patients were interviewed about the recurrence of any symptoms.