tourofduty
nounUK /ˌtʊər əv ˈdjuːti/
US /ˌtʊr əv ˈduːti/
A tour of duty is a period of time when someone works at a job, especially in the army.
The soldier finished his tour of duty and went home to his family.
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2. A set time spent working in a particular place or role.
The nurse began her tour of duty in the emergency room at midnight.
3. A period of service in the military, often overseas.
He completed two tours of duty before retiring from the navy.
4. A temporary stay in a job or position away from home.
Her tour of duty at the embassy lasted three years.
5. The time a person is officially on active service.
During his tour of duty, he learned to repair radios.