career
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: careerspast: careeredpp: careereding: careering
Professional usage of this word focuses on the trajectory of a person's working life. It suggests a long-term path of growth and specialization rather than just a job, which is a specific role. It carries a connotation of ambition and cumulative achievement over decades. When used as a verb, the word evokes a sense of chaotic, high-speed motion. It implies a loss of control and a dangerous momentum, often used in the context of vehicles or objects moving wildly toward a crash or an edge.
Countable when referring to the individual professional journeys of different people. Uncountable when discussing the general concept of professional employment.