permanentper·ma·nent /ˈpɜːmənəntˈpɜːr-/ adjectiveadj1permanent contract/job/employmentHUMAN RESOURCES a contract, job etc that is intended to continue for a long time or for everThe company has created 650 permanent jobs.
He is acting chief executive, and under consideration for a permanent appointment.
2permanent employee/worker/staffHUMAN RESOURCES an employee, worker etc whom a company intends to employ for a long time or for everThe company said some of the plant’s 900 permanent employees would be reassigned.
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