profile
gb/pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/ us/pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
B1
English
~ 2900
profil, portré, arcél, bemutat, profilt készít
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a profile of [someone/something]
The magazine published a detailed profile of the new president.
A magazin részletes portrét közölt az új elnökről.
You should update your online profile to include your recent work.
Frissítened kellene az online profilodat, hogy szerepeljenek benne a legutóbbi munkáid.
Her profile on the company website lists her qualifications and experience.
The newspaper ran a profile of the local artist.
Each team member has a short profile in the brochure.
Learner examples
I read a profile of the singer.
Olvastam egy portrét az énekesről.
He made a profile on the website.
Létrehozott egy profilt a weboldalon.
My teacher wrote a short profile about me.
The book has a profile of each leader.
She updated her online profile.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'profile' with 'prologue', which is an introduction to a story, not information about a person.
Meaning
A short account of someone
Collocations
write a profile
|social media profile
|celebrity profile
|company profile
|create a profile
Synonyms
biography (Usually longer and more detailed than a profile.)
|
summary (More general; can describe any short account, not just about people.)
Antonyms
full account (A complete and detailed version rather than a short one.)
Themes
media
|business
|daily life
|communication
Definition
A short text that tells important facts about a person or group.
A brief description of a person's life, work, or character, often used in media or professional contexts.
NOUN
B1
2
The artist sketched her profile in charcoal.
A művész szénnel rajzolta meg az arcélét.
He recognized her from her profile alone.
Már pusztán az arcéléről felismerte.
The coin shows the emperor's profile.
She turned so I could see her profile.
The photograph captured his sharp profile against the sunset.
Learner examples
I saw her profile in the picture.
Láttam az arcélét a képen.
This coin shows the king's profile.
Ezen az érmén a király profilja látható.
He painted my profile.
She looks different in profile.
The photo is taken in profile.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'profile' meaning 'side view' with 'selfie', which is usually from the front.
Meaning
Side view of the face
Collocations
in profile
|draw a profile
|profile portrait
Synonyms
side view (General term for any object viewed from the side.)
Antonyms
front view (A view from directly in front, opposite of side view.)
Themes
art
|photography
|body
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A picture or view from the side of someone's face.
A view or representation of the side of a person's face or head.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
profil
B1
Usage pattern:
a [type] profile of [something]
The police created a criminal profile based on the evidence.
A rendőrség a bizonyítékok alapján bűnözői profilt készített.
We developed a customer profile to target our marketing.
Ügyfélprofilt dolgoztunk ki, hogy célzottabbá tegyük a marketingünket.
The software stores your user profile for customization.
His fitness profile shows excellent cardiovascular health.
Scientists built a genetic profile of the endangered species.
Learner examples
The police made a profile of the suspect.
A rendőrség profilt készített a gyanúsítottról.
My online account has a user profile.
Az online fiókomhoz tartozik egy felhasználói profil.
They studied the risk profile of the project.
The doctor looked at my health profile.
She checked the customer profile before calling.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'profile' here always means about people, but it can also describe things like machines, risks, or products.
Meaning
Set of defining characteristics
Collocations
user profile
|risk profile
|genetic profile
|customer profile
Synonyms
specification (More formal and technical than 'profile'.)
|
description (Less precise; does not imply data or measurable features.)
Antonyms
random data (Lacks specific defining characteristics.)
Themes
science
|technology
|security
Definition
Information that describes important details about something for study or work.
A set of data or features that describe something's type, behavior, or performance, often used in technical, scientific, or security contexts.
VERB
B2
4
bemutat
A2
Usage pattern:
to profile [someone/something]
The documentary profiles three successful entrepreneurs.
A dokumentumfilm három sikeres vállalkozót mutat be.
The journalist profiled the city's historic neighborhoods.
Az újságíró bemutatta a város történelmi negyedeit.
We profiled our top clients to improve service.
The magazine profiled her as one of the leaders to watch.
They profiled each candidate before the interview.
Learner examples
The book profiles famous scientists.
A könyv híres tudósokat mutat be.
The news profiled the new mayor.
A hírekben bemutatták az új polgármestert.
They profiled the company in the article.
My teacher profiled each student in class.
The magazine profiled my favorite singer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'profile' as a verb with 'prophesy', which means to predict the future, not to describe someone.
Meaning
Describe main features
Collocations
profile a company
|profile an artist
|profile customers
Synonyms
describe (More general; may not be as structured as profiling.)
|
portray (Often used for artistic or personal descriptions.)
Antonyms
ignore (To avoid describing or giving attention to someone or something.)
Themes
media
|business
|communication
Definition
To give information about the important parts of someone or something.
To record or present information about the main features of someone or something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
profile
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
US/pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
Syllables & stress
pro - file (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: profile
- Plural: profiles
Verb
- Base: profile
- 3rd Person Singular: profiles
- Present Participle: profiling
- Past: profiled
Word family
Forms
profiles
noun
profiling
verb
profiled
verb
Related words
profiler
noun
Expressions
in profile
1/ˈɪn pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Side view position of face/body
When you see someone's face from the side, not from the front.
Examples
- He was photographed in profile against the sunset.
- The painting shows the queen in profile.
keep a low profile
1/kˈip ə lˈoʊ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
idiom
Avoid drawing attention to oneself
To try not to be noticed by other people.
Examples
- After the scandal, he kept a low profile for months.
- She prefers to keep a low profile at work.
raise your profile
1/ɹˈeɪz jˈʊɹ pɹˈoʊfˌaɪl/
idiom
Increase public visibility or status
To make yourself or something better known to more people.
Examples
- The charity hopes this event will raise its profile in the community.
- Winning the award really raised her profile in the industry.