career
Translation
career, profession, occupation
Examples
She has a successful career in law.
She has a successful career in law.
He is thinking about a career change.
He is thinking about a career change.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life She has a successful career in law.
((a career in sth.)) a profession in a particular field He wants a career in medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: profession, occupation, vocation, job
Etymology
From French 'carrière' (road, racetrack), from Latin 'carrus' (wagon). The idea is a 'course' or 'path' through life.
Memory Tips
A CAREER is like a CAR racing on the road of life.