ca|reer

ca|reer
ca|reer «kuh RIHR», noun, verb, adjective.
–n.
1. a) a general course of action or progress through life: »

It is interesting to read of the careers of great men and women.

b) way of living; occupation or profession: »

The boy planned to make law his career.

SYNONYM(S): vocation, calling. c) notable success or advancement in any particular profession, trade, or the like: »

We can offer a career to a young man of energy and integrity.

2. a run at full speed; going with force; speed: »

The boys raced downhill in full career to see who could get to school first.

SYNONYM(S): flight.
3. Figurative. steady and uninterrupted activity; the height of any course of action or process: »

in the full career of success (Macaulay).

4. Obsolete. a) a gallop at full speed; charge. b) a frisk; gambol.
5. Obsolete. a) a path; way; road. b) a race course.
–v.i.
to rush along wildly; dash: »

The runaway horse careered through the streets. The little boy was careering about the room.

–v.t.
1. to ride or drive (a horse or vehicle) at full speed: »

A Moor is born…to career the steed (Washington Irving).

2. to move or gallop swiftly: »

The moon was careering the clouds.

–adj.
following a certain occupation or profession throughout life: »

a career diplomat.

[< Middle French carrière race occurs < Latin carrus wagon, cart]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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