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Definition of vacancy noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    vacancy

     noun
    noun
    NAmE//ˈveɪkənsi//
     
    (pl. vacancies)
     
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  1. 1[countable] a job that is available for someone to do job vacancies a temporary vacancy vacancy (for somebody/something) vacancies for bar staff to fill a vacancy There's a vacancy in the accounts department. Thesaurusjob
    • position
    • post
    • vacancy
    • appointment
    These are all words for a position doing work for which you receive regular payment.
    • job a position doing work for which you receive regular payment:He's trying to get a job at a bank.
    • position (formal) a job:I would like to apply for a position in sales.
    job or position?
    • Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, and is not usually used about about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions, and advertisements.
    • post (formal) an important job, especially one in government:She was offered a key post in the new government.
    • vacancy a job that is available for someone to do:We have several vacancies for nurses.
    • appointment (somewhat formal) a job or position of responsibility:After two years, you will become eligible for a permanent appointment.
    Patterns
    • a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
    • to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post
  2. 2[countable] a room that is available in a hotel, etc. I'm sorry, we have no vacancies.
  3. 3[uncountable] lack of interest or ideas synonym emptiness the vacancy of her expression
    4. Thesaurusjob
    • position
    • post
    • vacancy
    • appointment
    These are all words for a position doing work for which you receive regular payment.
    • job a position doing work for which you receive regular payment:He's trying to get a job at a bank.
    • position (formal) a job:I would like to apply for a position in sales.
    job or position?
    • Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, and is not usually used about about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions, and advertisements.
    • post (formal) an important job, especially one in government:She was offered a key post in the new government.
    • vacancy a job that is available for someone to do:We have several vacancies for nurses.
    • appointment (somewhat formal) a job or position of responsibility:After two years, you will become eligible for a permanent appointment.
    Patterns
    • a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
    • to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
    • to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post
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