CEFR B1

missions

noun

Meaning

An important assignment or task, often one that involves travel or a specific goal, especially one undertaken by a group or organization.

Examples

The company has several ambitious missions to expand into new markets.
Their primary mission was to rescue the hostages.

Synonyms: task, assignment, objective, undertaking

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missions (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪʃənz/

Definition

An important assignment or task, often one that involves travel or a specific goal, especially one undertaken by a group or organization.

Examples

The company has several ambitious missions to expand into new markets.
Their primary mission was to rescue the hostages.

How to Use missions

mission to (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the destination or purpose of a mission. — "The mission to Mars is scheduled for 2025."
mission of (prepositional phrase): Used to describe the purpose or nature of a mission. — "The mission of the charity is to help the homeless."
on a mission (idiom): Engaged in a specific task or purpose, often with determination. — "He seemed to be on a mission to find the perfect gift."

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