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vacancy

vacancy

Meaning of vacancy

open job position

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British English/ə ˈveɪkənsi/
American English/ə ˈveɪkənsi/
Russian transcription[vəkɐˈnsʲijə]
vacancy
vacancy - вакансия
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vacancy with Russian translation

vacancy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Компания разместила вакансию на должность ассистента по маркетингу.

The company posted a vacancy for a marketing assistant.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

vacancy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between vacancy / job posting / job ad / post / role / job

🇬🇧English
vacancy

the primary neutral term for an available job or position; commonly used in adverts and HR contexts.

B1Often

The company has a vacancy for a marketing assistant.

В компании есть вакансия помощника по маркетингу.

J
🇬🇧English
job posting

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

B1Often

The job posting includes details about responsibilities and salary.

В объявлении о вакансии указаны обязанности и зарплата.

J
🇬🇧English
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.

Я видел объявление о вакансии помощника по продажам в центре.

🇬🇧English

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.

Она подала заявку на педагогическую должность в местном колледже.

🇬🇧English

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.

Роль предполагает управление небольшой командой и координацию проектов.

🇬🇧English

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.

Он ищет новую работу в сфере маркетинга.

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How to pronounce vacancy and what this word means

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

how to pronounce vacancy

/ə ˈveɪkənsi/

vacancy translation

вакансия

vacancy examples

The company posted a vacancy for a marketing assistant.

vacancy transcription

/ə ˈveɪkənsi/, /ə ˈveɪkənsi/

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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 (вакансия) 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 (вакансия) 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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