mission

/ˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A particular task or job assigned to someone.

“The astronauts were on a mission to explore the planet.”

2. noun

A formal and usually temporary group of people sent to a place to do a particular task.

“The government sent a special mission to negotiate with the foreign leaders.”

3. noun

A group of people with a common purpose or goal.

“The team is on a mission to raise money for charity.”

4. verb

To send or assign someone to do a particular task or job.

“The manager will mission the team to complete the project on time.”

5. verb

To assign a particular task or job to someone.

“The company will mission the new project to the marketing department.”

Synonyms

  • assignment
  • job
  • quest
  • task

Antonyms

  • leisure
  • recreation