n.
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life, usually with opportunities for progress.
▸the progress through history of an institution or organization.
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as modifier]
working with commitment in a particular profession:
a career diplomat.
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[as modifier]
(of a woman) pursuing a profession.
v.
move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Etymology
C16 (denoting a road or racecourse): from Fr. carrière, from Ital. carriera, based on L. carrus ‘wheeled vehicle’.