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career Definition

ca·reer (kə rir′)

noun

  1. Obsolete a racing course
  2. Archaic a swift course, as of the sun through the sky
  3. one's progress through life or in one's work
  4. a profession or occupation which one trains for and pursues as a lifework

Etymology: Fr carrière, road, racecourse < It carriera < VL carraria (via), carriage (road) < L carrus, car

adjective

pursuing a normally temporary activity as a lifework a career soldier

intransitive verb

to move at full speed; rush wildly

career Idioms

in full career

at full speed

career Synonyms

career

n.

occupation, vocation, work, lifework; see job 1, profession 1.

career Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pursue: Graduates may pursue careers in the public or private sector.
  • glitter: Nicky Barmby's glittering career had taken him to Tottenham Hotspur, Middlesbrough, Everton, Liverpool and Leeds United.
  • choose: A summer placement, before my final year, helped me choose a career in process chemistry.

Preposition: in

journalism: If you're thinking of a career in journalism, I can't think of a better place to study than Sussex.

Adjective modifier

  • distinguished: Read a little about Canberra's distinguished career or take a look at the photo galleries.
  • rewarding: For anyone who likes the outdoor life fish farming can offer a rewarding career.
  • successful: Through the training and opportunities we provide, you can expect to enjoy a long and successful career with us.
  • acting: A natural on screen, Jones officially retired from soccer in 1999 to pursue his acting career.
  • illustrious: During an illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, Bill Barclay has toured in more than fifteen countries around the world including.. .
  • varied: He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theater School before beginning a distinguished and varied career, which has encompassed all media.

Modifies a noun

  • progression: The framework shows how qualifications can be used to help with career progression.
  • prospect: Thus having a PhD helps academic career prospects hugely.
  • path: What can orange offer you in terms of career path?
  • adviser: The College employs its own careers adviser to offer personal advice to students.
  • opportunity: However managers ' personal values refuse to let long hours or limited career opportunities dampen their drive to succeed.
  • aspiration: EHE can help to resolve career aspirations and thus on occasion aid staff recruitment.

Noun used with modifier

  • solo: Sandra later started a solo career with the Boys retaining their name.
  • playing: However, Keane is now approaching the end of his illustrious playing career, having admitted that next season will probably be his last.
  • freelance: She has now decided to operate full time in this area of work and is leaving MCofS to pursue a freelance career.
  • graduate: Runner Prospects Web - profile of a runner from the official UK graduate careers website.