career (n.)

  1. the particular occupation for which you are trained

    [ Syn: calling , vocation ]

  2. the general progression of your working or professional life; the general had had a distinguished career; he had a long career in the law

    [ Syn: life history ]

    career (v.)

  1. move headlong at high speed; The cars careered down the road; The mob careered through the streets'

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