English / word
career
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the jobs and work someone does over a long part of life
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
In context
01
My cousin wants a career in nursing.
02
Good communication helps your career grow.
Synonyms
profession,occupation,livelihood
Antonyms
unemployment,idleness,joblessness
Collocations
career development,career path,career opportunity
Verb forms
Past: careered · Past participle: careered · -ing: careering