carve sth out (for yourself)

— phrasal verb with carve

/kɑːv/

/kɑːrv/ verb [I or T]

Definition

› to successfully create or get something, especially a work position, by working for it: He hopes to carve out a niche for himself as a leading researcher in his field of study. She carved out a reputation for herself as an aggressive manager.Succeeding, achieving and fulfillingGetting, receiving and acceptingCapturing or taking possession of things

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