professional
🇺🇸
/prəˈfeʃənl/
🇬🇧
/prəˈfeʃənl/
adjective
A2
doing a job for money, not just for fun
She is a professional dancer, so she gets paid to perform.
A2
done as a job for money, not just for fun
In professional sports, players earn money for playing.
B1
related to a job that needs special training or education
He needs professional help from a trained expert.
B1
having a job that needs special training and education
Most of the students are professional workers with good jobs.
B1
showing good skill and training
His professional approach solved the problem quickly.
R
following the rules of a job
Professional behavior is important in any job.
noun
B2
a person with special training for a job
You should ask a professional for help with your taxes.
B2
a person who gets paid for a sport or activity
She became a professional after winning many games.
R
a very skilled and experienced person
Only a true professional can fix this complex machine.
translation
doing a job for money, not just for fun; done as a job for money, not just for fun; related to a job that needs special training or education; having a job that needs special training and education; showing good skill and training; following the rules of a job
a person with special training for a job; a person who gets paid for a sport or activity; a very skilled and experienced person
Word Forms
Plural
professionals