professional

Definition

  • adjective: relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a 'profession'
  • synonyms: trade, business, paid

Examples

  • He deals with the customers in a very 'professional' way. = He is very 'professional' in dealing with the customers.

  • a golf/tennis 'professional' [=a skillful golf/tennis player whose job is to teach other people how to play]

  • I was impressed by the calm and 'professional' way she handled the crisis.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but so was his decision to engage in piracy. To rescue me. To prevent anything from happening to me. If I may be so bold as to inject my professional opinion. The Pearl was listing near to scuppers after the battle. It's very unlikely she'll be able to make good time. Think about it. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl