mission

sustantivo

1. 1

   A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

2. 2

   A important goal or purpose; an objective.

   [She] made it her mission in life to make sure that no one around them would ever know the real truth. But this daughter of hers, she was a loose cannon, she was not someone to be trusted.[…]

   The first page [of her CV] was a statement of her mission and role in life, which was to add the highest value in everything she undertook. On page two, we listed her primary governing values and operating principles. The third page listed her objectives[…]

3. 3

   A missionary expedition.

4. 4

   Third World charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.

5. 5

   An infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.

6. 6

   A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.

   [I]n either of theſe Ships, there ſhould be a Miſsion of three of the Fellowes, or Brethren of Salomons Houſe; [...]

7. 7

   obsoletoDismissal; discharge from service

8. 8

   A settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work.

   Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions.

9. 9

   An settlement predominantly inhabited by Indigenous Australians living in housing commission.

10. 10

    jergaA drug run.

11. 11

    An ordeal; an difficult, trying task.

    I was thinking like meat, [you could use this wooden device to] tenderize a steak ... but not into a wooden box, 'cause it's gonna be a mission to clean.

verbo

1. 1

   To send on a mission.

2. 2

   To do missionary work, proselytize.

3. 3

   To undertake an arduous or long task that requires substantial effort.

Formas

plural

missions

pasado

missioned

participio

missioned

gerundio

missioning

3.ª persona del singular

missions