Low Profile

Pronunciation: /loʊ ˈproʊ.faɪl/

Definitions of low profile

noun a position of low visibility or public attention

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer to keep a low profile at work.

A2 She maintained a low profile during the meeting.

B1 It is important to maintain a low profile when traveling in certain countries.

B2 The celebrity tried to keep a low profile while out in public.

C1 The politician decided to adopt a low profile after the scandal.

C2 The spy operated under a low profile to avoid detection.

adjective keeping a low profile; not attracting attention

Example Sentences

A1 She prefers to keep a low profile at work.

A2 The celebrity tried to maintain a low profile while out in public.

B1 He kept a low profile during the meeting to avoid drawing attention to himself.

B2 The company's CEO has a low profile on social media, rarely posting personal updates.

C1 The politician maintained a low profile in the weeks leading up to the election.

C2 The artist has managed to keep a low profile despite their immense talent and success.

Examples of low profile in a Sentence

formal The CEO prefers to maintain a low profile in public appearances.

informal She keeps a low profile at work, just focusing on getting her tasks done.

slang I'm going to lay low and keep a low profile for a while.

figurative His low profile in the political scene has allowed him to work behind the scenes effectively.

Grammatical Forms of low profile

• past tense: lowered
• plural: low profiles
• comparative: lower profile
• superlative: lowest profile
• present tense: low profile
• future tense: will have a low profile
• perfect tense: has had a low profile
• continuous tense: is maintaining a low profile
• singular: a low profile
• positive degree: low profile
• infinitive: to have a low profile
• gerund: maintaining a low profile
• participle: having a low profile

Origin and Evolution of low profile

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'low profile' originated in the military as a way to describe keeping a low or inconspicuous presence to avoid detection by enemies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'low profile' has expanded beyond military contexts to refer to individuals or organizations maintaining a low-key or modest public image to avoid attention or scrutiny.