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Duty

usgb/ˈduːti/Volume
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Job Requirement

Refer to responsibilities that must be completed during work hours or as part of a role.

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As a firefighter, saving lives is his primary duty.
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Obligatory Task

Emphasizes an action expected by society, not chosen personally.

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Jury service is a civic duty.
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Professional Context

Use 'on duty' to indicate someone is currently working their job.

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The nurse on duty took care of the patients throughout the night.
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