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shore duty

/ʃɔːr ˈdjuːti/

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/ʃɔːr ˈdjuːti/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВоенный термин, обозначающий назначение или работу, выполняемую на суше, в отличие от службы на море. Обычно включает административные, вспомогательные или учебные роли на военно-морской базе или береговом объекте.

A military term referring to an assignment or work performed on land, as opposed to sea duty. It typically involves administrative, support, or training roles at a naval base or shore installation.

  1. Military assignment on landB2formal

    A period of service or work performed by a naval or marine personnel on land, as opposed to at sea.

    ruБереговая служба

    • After two years at sea, he was assigned to shore duty at the naval base.
    • Shore duty often involves administrative or training roles.
    • Many sailors prefer shore duty for its stability and family time.