be assigned

[/biː əˈsaɪnd/]

verb

ser atribuído

1. to be given a task, role, or responsibility

I was assigned to work on the project.

Fui atribuído para trabalhar no projeto.

2. to be allocated or distributed to someone

The students were assigned new seats.

Os alunos receberam novos assentos.

3. to be designated for a particular purpose or location

The officer was assigned to the night shift.

O policial foi designado para o turno da noite.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser atribuído

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

ser designado

also commonly used

São Paulo

ser designado/atribuído

both forms are acceptable

Portugal

ser atribuído

standard European Portuguese form

be assigned a task

be assigned to duty

be assigned the responsibility

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