professionally
In a way that is careful, skilled, and correct for work.
In a way that shows high skill, responsibility, and proper standards expected in a profession.
About someone in their work life, not in their personal life.
With reference to a person’s job or career, as opposed to their private or social life.
As your main paid job, not just for fun.
As a main paid occupation, rather than as a hobby or for fun.
- Base: professionally
- Plural: professionallies
act professionally
1behave in a professional way
To behave in a calm, polite, and correct way that is right for work.
- Even when you are angry, you must act professionally in front of clients.
- The coach told the team to act professionally on and off the field.
behave professionally
1show proper behavior at work
To act in a way that is correct and respectful for the workplace.
- Employees are expected to behave professionally at all times.
- If you behave professionally, people will trust you more at work.
handle things professionally
1manage situations in a professional way
To deal with problems or situations in a calm, skilled, and correct way for work.
- She handled things professionally when the project went wrong.
- If you handle things professionally, customers will stay with your company.
professionally speaking
1from a professional point of view
Used before giving an opinion that comes from your work knowledge or training, not your personal feelings.
- Professionally speaking, I would not recommend this treatment.
- Professionally speaking, the design is strong, but personally I don’t like the color.