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assumption of duties
[/əˈsʌmpʃən əv ˈdjuːtɪz/]
noun
pl: assumptions of duties
assunção de funções
1.
The act of taking on or beginning to perform the responsibilities and obligations of a position or role
The assumption of duties as the new CEO took place on Monday.
A assunção de funções como novo CEO ocorreu na segunda-feira.
2.
The formal acceptance of responsibility for a job or position
His assumption of duties in the department was met with enthusiasm from the team.
A sua assunção de funções no departamento foi recebida com entusiasmo pela equipe.
Synonyms
taking on of responsibilities
assumption of office
commencement of duties
assumption of position
Antonyms
relinquishment of duties
resignation
abdication
relinquishment of office
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
assunção de funções
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
início de funções
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
tomada de posse
more formal, often used in official contexts
Portugal
assunção de funções
also used in formal Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the reins
step into someone's shoes
take the helm
assume office
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