CEFR B1

duty

noun

Meaning

A moral or legal obligation to do something.

Examples

It is a soldier's duty to obey orders.
Parents have a duty of care towards their children.

Synonyms: obligation, responsibility, charge

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duty (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːti/

Definition

A moral or legal obligation to do something.

Examples

It is a soldier's duty to obey orders.
Parents have a duty of care towards their children.
The company has a legal duty to ensure the safety of its employees.

How to Use duty

duty to do something (prepositional phrase): An obligation to perform a specific action. — "It is your duty to report any suspicious activity."
duty of care (collocation): A legal or moral obligation to take reasonable care of someone or something. — "The company has a duty of care to its employees and customers."
on duty (collocation): Actively working or performing one's job. — "The nurse was on duty until 10 PM."
off duty (collocation): Not currently working or performing one's job. — "He was relaxing at home, off duty."

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