Definition: "One struggling to become free professionally"

This is a cryptic definition - a single phrase that describes the answer in a clever, indirect way rather than using separate definition and wordplay parts.

Think about what type of performer makes a profession out of struggling to become free. The phrase describes someone whose job involves getting out of restraints or confined spaces.

Answer: ESCAPE ARTIST | This is a cryptic definition where the entire clue describes a performer who professionally 'struggles to become free' from handcuffs, straitjackets, or other restraints.