duty

US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/

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UK /'dju:tɪ/

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noun

  • Work required by your job or position
  • A tax (on imported goods)

Examples

Police usually do beat duty in pairs. The traffic lights were not working so there was a policeman on point duty.

It's the duty of each and every one of us to do their best for the team. They have a duty of confidentiality.