This is the 7888th most frequent Russian word.
карьер
Career or quarry (depending on context).
Here, 'карьер' refers to a physical location—a quarry, which is a site for mining stone, sand, or other materials.
Старый карьер был заполнен водой.
The old quarry was filled with water.
In this sentence, 'карьер' is used metaphorically to mean 'career,' indicating professional growth or advancement.
Его карьер в компании быстро вырос.
His career in the company grew quickly.
This shows 'карьер' referring to a physical quarry again, emphasizing the variability in contexts for its usage.