task

1. task (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.

Example: daily task, monotonous task, regular task, parental task

2. task (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.: A state of diligence in work on a task.

Example: I put him to task on the chores.

3. task (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.: Any piece of work done.

Example: carry out a task

4. task (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To assign a task to; to impose a task on.

Example: On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices.

5. task (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax

Example: He tasks me; he heaps me; I see in him outrageous strength, with an inscrutable malice sinewing it.

6. task (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax: To institute a tax on.