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career

Pronunciation: /kəˈrɪə/

Definition of career

an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress: he seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father
the time spent by a person in a career:the end of a distinguished career in the Royal Navy
the progress through history of an institution, organization, etc.:the court has had a chequered career
[as modifier] working permanently in or committed to a particular profession:a career diplomat
[as modifier] (of a woman) interested in pursuing a profession rather than devoting all her time to childcare and housekeeping:a career girl

[no object, with adverbial of direction]

move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way:the coach careered across the road and went through a hedge

Phrases

mid 16th century (denoting a road or racecourse): from French carrière, from Italian carriera, based on Latin carrus 'wheeled vehicle'

Definition of career in the US English dictionary

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