professional (A2)
adjective, noun
Pronunciation: /prəˈfeʃənəl/
Definition
Someone who does an activity as their job rather than for fun. This job often needs special training or skills.
Examples
He is a professional musician who plays the piano.
The company hired a professional photographer for the event.
She wants to become a professional dancer.
How to Use professional
- professional at (prepositional phrase)
- Being very skilled at a particular activity. — "He is professional at playing chess."
- professional development (collocation)
- Training or learning activities that improve skills for a job. — "Teachers attend workshops for professional development."
- professional manner (collocation)
- Acting in a way that is serious, skilled, and follows rules for a job. — "She dealt with the difficult customer in a professional manner."
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