duties (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːtiz/

Definition

Tasks or responsibilities that someone is expected or required to do.

Examples

• It is your duty to report any suspicious activity.

• The soldiers performed their duties with great courage.

• Her duties as a manager include overseeing the team and managing budgets.

How to Use duties

duty to do something (prepositional phrase)

An obligation to perform a specific action. — "It is our duty to protect the environment."

perform duties (collocation)

To carry out one's responsibilities or tasks. — "The new intern will perform duties under the supervision of a senior staff member."

shirk duty (collocation)

To avoid or neglect one's responsibilities. — "No one wants to be seen as someone who shirks their duty."

sense of duty (collocation)

A feeling of obligation to do something. — "Her strong sense of duty compelled her to volunteer."

Synonyms of duties

Words with a similar meaning to duties:

• job
• task
• obligation
• responsibility

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