mission

• Substantiv, das einen wichtigen Auftrag, eine Aufgabe oder ein Ziel bezeichnet, mit dem eine Person oder Gruppe ausgesandt wird; auch eine offizielle diplomatische oder religiöse Vertretung.

A noun referring to an important assignment, task, or goal that a person or group is sent to achieve.

1. Important task or goalB1formal

   An important assignment or objective that someone is sent to achieve.

   Wichtige Aufgabe oder Ziel

   • The team completed their mission to rescue the hikers.
   • Her mission in life is to help others.
   • The company's mission is to innovate in renewable energy.

   Synonymeassignmentcrusadeenterprisegoalobjectivequesttaskundertaking

2. B1formal

   A specific military operation or assignment.

   Militärische Operation

   • The soldiers were sent on a secret mission behind enemy lines.
   • The mission was to secure the bridge before dawn.
   • He received a medal for his bravery during the mission.

   Synonymeassignmentcampaignoperationpatrolraidsortiestriketask

3. Religious or diplomatic delegationB2formal

   A group of people sent to a foreign country to conduct religious, diplomatic, or humanitarian work.

   Mission

   • The church established a mission in Africa.
   • The diplomatic mission negotiated a peace treaty.
   • She served on a humanitarian mission in Southeast Asia.

   Synonymecommissiondelegationdeputationembassylegationministryrepresentation