recruitment
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the process of finding and hiring new people to join a company or organization.
the process of finding and selecting new employees or members for an organization.
Simple“The company is focusing on recruitment to find the best talent for the new office.”
In context“The HR department has overhauled its recruitment strategy to better target graduates with specialized technical backgrounds.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of getting people to join the army, navy, or air force.
the process of enlisting people for service in the armed forces.
Simple“Military recruitment usually increases during times of national crisis.”
In context“The government launched a nationwide recruitment drive to bolster the reserve forces ahead of the scheduled training exercises.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the process where new young animals or plants are added to a population.
the addition of new individuals to a population through birth, settling, or reaching a certain age/size.
Simple“Marine biologists are worried about the low recruitment of young fish in the reef this year.”
In context“The study analyzed the recruitment patterns of oak seedlings to determine how local deer populations affected forest regeneration.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
the way the body activates more cells or parts to handle a task, like breathing or hearing.
the activation of additional units or cells to perform a physiological function, such as lung aeration or muscle fiber engagement.
Simple“The doctor used a special machine to help with lung recruitment in the patient.”
In context“Alveolar recruitment maneuvers are often employed in intensive care settings to improve oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.”
Synonyms
“In the southern Penza region, where some of the most aggressive draft methods have been reported, videos posted online have shown men being driven away in vans as relatives protested outside recruitment offices.”
“Have you encountered AI-driven recruitment systems or online application processes that you feel have made it even harder to get an interview?”