Phrase guide

report for duty

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To arrive to perform a service to which one has been called up (especially military or jury service).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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verb

Meaning 2

To come to work, to show up for work.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: melde sig til tjeneste — show up for work
  • Danish: stille til tjeneste — show up for work
  • Finnish: tulla töihin — show up for work
  • Finnish: ilmoittautua palvelukseen — show up for work
  • Polish: zgłaszać się do służby — show up for work
  • Polish: zgłosić się do służby — show up for work