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career
[kuh-reer]
noun
an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
He sought a career as a lawyer.
a person's progress or general course of action through life or through a phase of life, as in some profession or undertaking.
His career as a soldier ended with the armistice.
Synonyms: , , , ,success in a profession, occupation, etc.
a course, especially a swift one.
speed, especially full speed.
The horse stumbled in full career.
Archaic.a charge at full speed.
verb (used without object)
to run or move rapidly along; go at full speed.
adjective
having or following a career; professional.
a career diplomat.
career
/ əˈɪə /
noun
a path or progress through life or history
a profession or occupation chosen as one's life's work
(modifier) having or following a career as specified
a career diplomat
a course or path, esp a swift or headlong one
verb
(intr) to move swiftly along; rush in an uncontrolled way
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of career1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The opening batter was catapulted back into the Australian side in the 2021-22 Ashes series after Travis Head got Covid, and made hundreds in both innings which revived his international career.
Let’s give a huge congratulations to our head Coach Rick Robinson on his 700th career win.
He’s comfortable in his environment, used to the attention and is particularly ready to begin his pro career and keep on a path toward pitching in the big leagues.
His career has taken him from cub reporter at the Chester Observer to being the voice behind some of the World Cup, Premier League and FA Cup's most iconic moments.
He might lack the ever-imposing aura that emanated through the peak of his career.
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