importantmission
nounUK /ɪmˈpɔːtənt ˈmɪʃən/
US /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈmɪʃən/
A very big job that you must do and that matters a lot.
The astronaut's important mission was to fix the space station.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A special trip to do something important, like exploring or helping.
The rescue team went on an important mission to find the lost hikers.
3. A soldier's or spy's secret job that is very serious.
The agent was sent on an important mission behind enemy lines.
4. A person's big purpose in life that they care about deeply.
Helping sick children became her important mission.