refuse an assignment

Frequency: 5.84.5 per million words

To decline to do a task, usually a professional one.

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Examples (10)

  • If you refuse this assignment, you risk losing your job.
  • She refused the assignment because it conflicted with her moral principles.
  • A consultant has the right to refuse an assignment if it's outside their area of expertise.
  • He was reprimanded after refusing a direct assignment from his commander.
  • The lawyer had to refuse the assignment, citing a clear conflict of interest.
  • Are you prepared for the consequences of refusing this assignment?
  • He has never refused an assignment in his entire career, so this is surprising.
  • To refuse an assignment on the grounds of safety is perfectly acceptable.
  • They might refuse the assignment if the pay is not increased.
  • The veteran reporter refused the assignment to cover the war, wanting a less stressful role.