Archaic a swift course, as of the sun through the sky
one's progress through life or in one's work
a profession or occupation which one trains for and pursues as a lifework
adjective
pursuing a normally temporary activity as a lifework: a career soldier
intransitive verb
to move at full speed; rush wildly
See career in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kə-rîrˈ)
noun
a. A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation.
b. The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements: an officer with a distinguished career; a teacher in the midst of a long career.
A path or course, as of the sun through the heavens.
Speed: “My hasting days fly on with full career”(John Milton).
adjective
Doing what one does as a permanent occupation or lifework: career diplomats; a career criminal.
intransitive verbca·reered, ca·reer·ing, ca·reers
To move or run at full speed; rush. See Usage Note at careen.