B1verbworkmedia
US/ˈɪn.tər.vjuː/
UK/ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
to ask someone questions to see if they suit a job, or to get information for news
More often (noun): a meeting where someone asks you questions, for a job or for the news
In context
The company interviewed ten people for the marketing job.
A journalist interviewed the singer after the concert.
I was interviewed online because the office is in Singapore.
Words that go with interview
verb + preposition
- interviewed forShe was interviewed for a job at a big bank.
- interviewed byHe was interviewed by the police after the accident.
verb + noun
- interview candidatesWe will interview candidates next week.
- interview peopleThe students interviewed people in the market for their project.
- interview witnessesPolice are interviewing witnesses to the robbery.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I interviewed at the company yesterday.Correct: I was interviewed at the company yesterday.