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Careering Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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careering

ca-reer-ing

🇺🇸 /kɝˈɪɹɪŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /kəɹˈiəɹɪŋ/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

moving quickly

To career means to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled manner. It often refers to a vehicle or person that is traveling at a high speed, usually resulting in a sudden or violent movement.

Synonyms

dash, hurting, racing, speeding.

Examples of usage

  • The car was careering down the hill.
  • He was careering through the narrow streets.
  • The cyclist started careering around the bend.
  • The truck came careering around the corner.

Translations

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Quick facts about “careering”

Careering is a 3-syllable verb (ca-reer-ing). It is pronounced /kɝˈɪɹɪŋ/ in American English and /kəɹˈiəɹɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #33,381 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'careering'

The word 'career' originated from the Latin 'carrera', which means 'race' or 'career'. The term evolved through the Old French 'carriere', which referred to a road or a racecourse. The original meaning of career was closely associated with speed and movement. Over time, it developed additional meanings related to one's profession or life's path. The verb form, careering, started to be used to describe rapid and uncontrolled movement, likely influenced by the physical connotations of racing and the fast-paced nature of modern life. The metaphorical use of the term has also made its way into discussions about careers, where one might 'career' through life, suggesting a hurried, energetic approach to one's professional journey.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,381 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.