Tenure

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.

Example Sentences

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

His tenure as president lasted for five years.

Example Expressions

secure tenure

Synonyms

term, period, duration, incumbency, occupancy, holding

Entry 1

term, period, duration, incumbency

Entry 2

term, occupancy, incumbency, holding

Antonyms

dismissal, termination, end, unemployment, dispossession, vacancy

Entry 1

dismissal, termination, end

Entry 2

unemployment, dispossession, vacancy

Collocations

long tenure, successful tenure, tenure track, academic tenure, fixed tenure, tenure of office, land tenure

Entry 1

long tenure, successful tenure, tenure track, academic tenure

Entry 2

tenure track, fixed tenure, tenure of office, land tenure