career
UK: kəˈrɪə | US: kəˈrɪr
n. 1. A profession or occupation pursued as a long-term or lifelong endeavor.
n. 2. The progress or general course of action of a person or group in a profession or undertaking.
vi. To move swiftly or wildly, often in an uncontrolled manner (archaic usage).
career = car<vehicle> + eer<noun suffix>
- car (from Latin carrus, meaning "wheeled vehicle")
- eer (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a person or thing associated with an action or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "career" originated from the Latin carrus (a wheeled vehicle), evolving through Old French carriere ("road, racecourse") to denote a path or course of action. By the 16th century, it metaphorically extended to mean one's professional or life trajectory, reflecting the idea of a journey or progression. The archaic verb sense ("to move swiftly") retains the original connection to rapid motion, as in a chariot race.
She built a successful career in medicine over three decades.
His career took an unexpected turn when he switched to journalism.
The horse careered down the hill, narrowly avoiding obstacles.
Balancing family and career can be challenging for many professionals.
The company supports employees in planning their long-term careers.