Meaning of permanent In English

• 0 lasting for a long time or for ever:

  • She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

  • Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

  • The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.

  • A semi-permanent hair dye will wash out after about three months.

  • He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident because of his marriage to a U.S. citizen.

  • Mont Blanc has a permanent snow cap.

  • Our office is in a permanent state of chaos.

• 1 a chemical process that makes your hair curly, or a hairstyle that is created in this way

• 2 lasting for a long time or forever:

  • Are you looking for a temporary job or something permanent?

  • He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent resident with a green card.

• 3 used to describe something, for example a job or contract, that lasts for a long time:

  • permanent job/contract/employment 66% of last year's graduates found permanent employment within six months of leaving university.

  • Robinson is hoping to be given the job on a permanent basis.

• 4 used to describe someone who is employed for a long time:

  • permanent employee/worker/staff The bank employs 825 permanent staff at sites in London and Chelmsford.