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commencement of duties

[/kəˈmensmənt əv ˈdjuːtiz/]
noun
início das funções
1. The official start date or time when an employee begins working in a position or when responsibilities formally begin
The commencement of duties is scheduled for January 15th.
O início das funções está marcado para 15 de janeiro.
2. The formal assumption of responsibilities in an official position
Upon commencement of duties, all new staff members must complete orientation training.
No início das funções, todos os novos colaboradores devem completar o treinamento de orientação.
Synonyms
start of employmentbeginning of workassumption of dutiestaking up office
Antonyms
end of dutiescessation of dutiestermination of employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
início das funções
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
início das atividades
Alternative term frequently used in corporate contexts
Portugal
início do exercício de funções
More formal legal terminology in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

take up one's duties
assume office
enter into office
assume one's position
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