As a Noun: 1. A young person who works with someone in order to learn their skill. English = apprentice. 2. A fixed period of time in which someone works with a person who has a particular skill in order to learn the skill. English = apprenticeship. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be under the power of an employer for a fixed period of time during which the employer is obliged to teach you a skill. English = (be) apprenticed, (be) bonded.