Question 1 · Quick check
career
CEFRB1
/kəˈɹɪə/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The work someone does for much of their life.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe course, evolution, and ongoing advancement of one's working life, especially in one particular field.
Examples
Her parents backed her in her choice of career.
His career prospects at the company are not too promising.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 2
Also pronounced
- /ˈkarɪjə(r)/
- /kəˈrɪjə(r)/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe general course of one's action or conduct in life, or in a particular area of life.
One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time.
A jouster's path during a joust.
More examples
In contextI'll bet Madonna doesn't return to her career for awhile.
He regretted focusing on his career to the exclusion of his family.
This scandal could ruin his career.
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Origin
noun
Mid 16th century, from French carrière (“road; racecourse”), from Italian carriera, from Old Occitan carreira, from Late Latin carrāria based on Latin carrus (“wheeled vehicle”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥sós, from *ḱers- (“to run”); alternatively, from Middle French carriere, from Old Occitan.