started employment

[/ˈstɑːrtɪd ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/]
verb phrase
iniciou o emprego / começou a trabalhar
1. to begin working at a job or position; to commence employment at a company or organization
She started employment at the marketing firm last Monday.
Ela iniciou o emprego na agência de marketing na segunda-feira passada.
2. to take on a new professional role or position
He started employment as a software engineer at the tech company.
Ele começou a trabalhar como engenheiro de software na empresa de tecnologia.
This phrase is commonly used in formal HR, legal, and administrative contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it's frequently found in employment contracts and official documentation. In the US, it's often used when discussing job history or career progression. The phrase carries a neutral, professional tone and is appropriate for resume writing and formal communication.
NYC Slang
got a gig / started a job / got hired
Synonyms / Sinônimos
began employmentcommenced employmenttook up employmentstarted workbegan work
Antonyms / Antônimos
ended employmentquit employmentleft employmentresignedterminated employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciou o emprego / começou a trabalhar
most common and widely used expression
Rio de Janeiro
entrou no emprego / entrou para trabalhar
informal variant using 'entrar'
São Paulo
iniciou o emprego / começou no trabalho
professional and formal usage
Portugal
começou a trabalhar / iniciou emprego
similar to Brazilian but often uses 'começou a trabalhar' more frequently

Related Words

first day of workjob contractonboardinghireemployment contractcareer

Related Idioms & Phrases

started employment on the ground floor
started employment with high hopes
started employment fresh
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