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Meaning of second act | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Something a person devotes their later life to, after retiring or quitting a former occupation.

Examples

“After a successful career as a Wall Street stockbroker, Don built houses in Africa for a second act.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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