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new duty
[njuː ˈdjuːti]
noun
pl: new duties
novo dever
1.
A recently assigned or assumed responsibility or obligation
After his promotion, he took on new duties in the marketing department.
Após sua promoção, ele assumiu novos deveres no departamento de marketing.
2.
A fresh tax or tariff imposed on goods or services
The government introduced a new duty on imported electronics.
O governo introduziu um novo imposto sobre eletrônicos importados.
3.
A newly assigned role or position in an organization
She was excited about her new duties as team leader.
Ela estava entusiasmada com seus novos deveres como líder de equipe.
Synonyms
new responsibility
new obligation
new role
new assignment
new task
Antonyms
former duty
old responsibility
dismissed duty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
novo dever
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
novo dever
Standard business and formal contexts
Portugal
novo dever
Standard formal usage; 'nova obrigação' also common
Related Idioms & Phrases
shoulder new duties
assume new duties
take on new responsibilities
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