career career /kɝˈɪr/

noun

1. () The particular occupation for which you are trained  ( calling , vocation , career )
   the particular occupation for which you are trained
     She had a successful career in the field of medicine.
   She had a successful career in the field of medicine.
   
2. () The general progression of your working or professional life  ( life history , career )
   the general progression of your working or professional life
    The general had had a distinguished career
   the general had had a distinguished career
    He had a long career in the law
   he had a long career in the law
   

verb

1. () Move headlong at high speed  ( career )
   move headlong at high speed
    The cars careered down the road
   The cars careered down the road
    The mob careered through the streets
   The mob careered through the streets