profile

pro|file1 [ `prou,faıl ] noun count **

1. ) the public image of a person or organization, and the attention that they get from the public or reporters:

We have done a lot to change the profile of the company.

raise someone's profile (=increase the attention they get): The entire marketing team is trying to raise the author's profile.

public profile: They admit that the public profile of some of the team members is not good.

a ) a high profile a position or reputation that gets you a lot of attention:

The company currently enjoys a high profile with its new line of cellphones.

maintain/adopt a high profile: Police maintain a high profile on the roads at all times.

b ) keep/maintain a low profile to try to stop people from noticing you:

He was advised to keep a low profile in court.

2. ) a description of a person, group, or organization that contains all the details that someone needs:

It's a history and profile of the Chrysler corporation.

the social and financial profile of the family

fit a profile of: The buyer of the pick up fit a profile of a guy who was involved in dealing drugs.

a ) a short article or program about someone

3. ) the shape of someone's face when you look at them from the side. A face that is seen in profile is seen from the side:

She turned his head so she could see his profile.

a ) the shape of the edge of something:

the profile of the city against the evening sky

profile

pro|file 2 [ `prou,faıl ] verb transitive

to give a description of a person, place, or organization in an article, or a television or radio program:

He has been profiled in his local newspaper.