successful career

/səkˌsesfl kəˈrɪr/

noun phrase

  1. a period of work in a job or profession that is considered successful, usually because it brings achievement, progress, or satisfaction

    B1

    countableneutral

    • "She wants a successful career in music."A2
    • "He built a successful career by combining creativity with hard work."B2
    • "A successful career often depends on both skill and good timing."B2

Collocations

build a successful careera long and successful careerlaunch a successful careerhave a successful career

Word family

successsuccessfulsuccessfullycareer