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An act or a course of action that is required of one by position, social custom, law, or religion: the duties of being a critical care nurse. b. Required action or service: jury duty; beyond the call of duty. See Synonyms at function. c. Active military service: a tour of duty. 2. a. Moral or legal obligation: It is your duty to tell the truth. b.
Britannica Dictionary definition of DUTY. 1. : something that is done as part of a job. [count] His primary/main duty at the event is to take attendance. If new employees are unable to carry out their duties, they may be fired. She has a variety of administrative duties. [noncount] Please report for duty [=show up for work] at 7 a.m.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Tax du‧ty /ˈdjuːti $ ˈduː-/ S2 W1 noun (plural duties) 1 something you must do [ countable, uncountable] something that you have to do because it is morally or legally right SYN obligation I promise I will do my duty. We feel it is our duty to help her.
