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vacancy

vacancy

Meaning of vacancy

open job position

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EN-UK/ə ˈveɪkənsi/
EN-US/ə ˈveɪkənsi/
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vacancy with Russian translation

vacancy usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Компания разместила вакансию на должность ассистента по маркетингу.

The company posted a vacancy for a marketing assistant.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В команде финансов есть вакансия с начала следующего месяца.

There is a vacancy in the finance team starting next month.

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vacancy belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

vacancyвакансия
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

vacancy synonyms

Related words worth learning together

job posting
refers specifically to the advertisement or listing for a vacancy (often online).
job ad
informal for 'job advertisement'; emphasizes the ad itself rather than the abstract vacancy.
post
a more formal or traditional term for a job, common in British English and public sector contexts.
role
focuses on the duties or function someone performs; not always equivalent to an available job opening.
job
a general term for work or employment; broader than 'vacancy' because it may refer to an existing position or career.
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job posting

refers specifically to the advertisement or listing for a vacancy (often online).

B1Often

The job posting includes details about responsibilities and salary.

J
🇬🇧en
job ad

informal for 'job advertisement'; emphasizes the ad itself rather than the abstract vacancy.

B1Often

I saw a job ad for a sales assistant downtown.

🇬🇧en

a more formal or traditional term for a job, common in British English and public sector contexts.

B1Rarely

She applied for a teaching post at the local college.

🇬🇧en

focuses on the duties or function someone performs; not always equivalent to an available job opening.

B1Very Often

The role involves managing a small team and coordinating projects.

🇬🇧en

a general term for work or employment; broader than 'vacancy' because it may refer to an existing position or career.

B1Very Often

He's looking for a new job in marketing.

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How to pronounce vacancy and what this word means

vacancy means vacancy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce vacancy

/ə ˈveɪkənsi/

vacancy translation

vacancy

vacancy examples

The company posted a vacancy for a marketing assistant.

vacancy transcription

/ə ˈveɪkənsi/, /ə ˈveɪkənsi/

Questions about this word

vacancy meaning: what does it mean?

open job position

vacancy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

vacancy is pronounced as /ə ˈveɪkənsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

vacancy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The company posted a vacancy for a marketing assistant. Translation: Компания разместила вакансию на должность ассистента по маркетингу.

Is vacancy part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, vacancy can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is vacancy part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, vacancy can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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