interview

/ˈɪntəvjˌuː/

/ˈɪntɝvˌju/

to interview

MAIN VERB

to ask someone questions about a particular topic on the TV, radio, or for a newspaper

synonyms : question

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

to answer someone's questions at a meeting to get hired or earn a place on a course of study

Interview

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

a meeting at which one is asked some questions to see whether one is qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

a conference (usually with someone important)

synonyms : audience

Examples

1. The journalist interviewed the prime minister yesterday.

2. The radio program has interesting interviews.

3. The magazine features interviews with musicians and reviews of new albums.

4. The journalist interviewed witnesses to gather firsthand news about the incident.