interview

Definition:
A private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered.
A formal meeting at which sb is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc.
A meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks sb questions in order to find out their opinions.
A conference (usually with someone important).
Discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation.

Use 'interview' in a sentence:

• 1. She broke her public silence in a TV interview.
• 2. When I went for my first interview for this job I arrived extremely early.
• 3. He completely botched up the interview.
• 4. She fluffed her interview at Harvard.
• 5. She was always on edge before an interview.
• 6. It was a very enlightening interview.
• 7. My whole future is riding on this interview.
• 8. On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well.
• 9. He was among the three candidates interviewed for the job.
• 10. The interview went well.
• 11. She has just taped an interview.
• 12. This interview was conducted under false pretences.
• 13. How did you get on at the interview?
• 14. Did you hear the interview with him on the radio?
• 15. There'll be an interview with Mr Brown after the news.
• 16. A job interview is a very artificial situation.
• 17. The police interviewed the driver, but had no evidence to go on.
• 18. In an interview try to ask open questions.
• 19. I made a real hash of the interview.
• 20. A good interview enables candidates to prove their worth.
• 21. She got herself into a real state before the interview.
• 22. I felt really nervous before the interview.
• 23. Which post are you being interviewed for?
• 24. Suddenly we were summoned to the interview room.
• 25. I think I fared quite well in the interview.
• 26. The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours.
• 27. You really have to sell yourself at a job interview.
• 28. His success hinges on how well he does at the interview.
• 29. The interview went smoothly.
• 30. He went round interviewing people about local traditions.
• 31. They interviewed employees to gauge their reaction to the changes.
• 32. The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed.
• 33. The interview was recorded and then transcribed.
• 34. We interviewed ten people for the job.
• 35. Allan gave an interview to the Chicago Tribune newspaper last month.
• 36. They really put me through it at the interview.
• 37. The full transcription of the interview is attached.
• 38. A series of five interviews will be spread over two days.
• 39. The interview took place on a Friday afternoon.
• 40. The original interview notes were subsequently lost.
• 41. The interview came live by satellite from Hollywood.
• 42. The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio.
• 43. If you don't interview well you are unlikely to get the job.
• 44. He was informed to call Dr. Plum for an interview.
• 45. She spruced up for the interview.
• 46. The website gives you tips on interviewing for colleges.
• 47. I seized the chance to interview Chris Hani about this issue.
• 48. The interviews were given to a random sample of students.
• 49. It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience.
• 50. Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week.
• 51. Make sure you swot up on the company before the interview.
• 52. A letter of introduction will ensure you an interview.
• 53. When Wardell was interviewed, he was impressive, and on that basis, he was hired.
• 54. He has an interview next week for the manager's job.
• 55. Our parents asked her to arrange a “marriage interview” for the two of us.
• 56. He was given the chance to answer back in a radio interview.
• 57. The interview went out over the airways.
• 58. Several candidates were called for a second interview.
• 59. The interview was beamed live across America.
• 60. She drew the interview out to over an hour.
• 61. Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie.
• 62. The interview was much worse than he had expected.
• 63. You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview.
• 64. He can't interview people to save his life.
• 65. The police are waiting to interview the injured man.
• 66. Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports.
• 67. They really made me sweat during the interview.
• 68. He came over well in the interview.
• 69. We will take up references after the interview.
• 70. You will be asked to present yourself for interview.