to intern
- To confine or detain someone, especially during a war, in a specific place, such as a camp or prison, often without trial. verbDuring the war, the government decided to intern enemy aliens in camps.Civilians were interned in remote areas to prevent them from aiding the enemy.
- To work as an intern, typically a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification. verbShe decided to intern at a law firm over the summer to gain practical experience.Many students intern with companies to improve their job prospects after graduation.