Vacancy
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Work Opportunity
'Vacancy' often refers to a job that needs to be filled. It's a formal term used by employers. The company's website lists several vacancies for engineers.
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Active Search
'Advertise a vacancy' means the employer is looking for applicants for the open position. The HR department is actively advertising the vacancy in the marketing team.
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Filling In
When someone 'fills a vacancy,' they take the job that was open and start working. She filled the vacancy left by the previous manager.