carrying out a duty

phrase

UK /ˈkæriɪŋ aʊt ə ˈdjuːti/

US /ˈkæriɪŋ aʊt ə ˈduːti/

Doing a job or task that you are supposed to do.

The guard showed he was carrying out a duty when he checked every door before bedtime.

SYNONYMS

performing a task fulfilling an obligation doing one's job executing a responsibility completing an assignment

RELATED WORDS

responsibility obligation task commitment service

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Doing the work that comes with a particular role or position.

As class monitor, she was carrying out a duty by collecting the homework.

3. Following through on a promise or official requirement.

The officer was carrying out a duty to keep the parade route safe.

4. Acting on orders or instructions given by someone in charge.

The soldiers were carrying out a duty assigned by their captain.