Russian-English translations for заня́тие

• business
  I was left my fathers business
  He is in the motor and insurance businesses
  Im going to Las Vegas on business
• occupation
• activity
  Pit row was abuzz with activity
  The activity for the morning was a walk to the store
  An increasing number of sports activities are on offer at the university
• employment
  The personnel director handled the whole employment procedure
• job
  Ive got a job for you - could you wash the dishes?
  A job half done is hardly done at all
  That surgeon has a great job
• profession
  Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years.
  My father was a barrister by profession.
  His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession.
• pursuit
  Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesnt bring happiness, particularly if successful
• walk of life
  Folks in our neighborhood come from every walk of life, prince and pauper, investor and janitor.