line of duty

• Expressão que designa as obrigações, tarefas ou ações que fazem parte do trabalho ou da função oficial de alguém; é usada com frequência no contexto de forças policiais, serviço militar ou compromissos profissionais.

A phrase referring to the responsibilities, tasks, or actions that are part of one's job or official role, often used in contexts involving law enforcement, military, or professional obligations.

1. Official responsibilitiesB2formal

   The actions or tasks that are part of one's job or official role, especially in professions like law enforcement, military, or emergency services.

   Dever funcional

   • The officer was injured in the line of duty.
   • He went above and beyond the line of duty to help the community.
   • Firefighters often face danger in the line of duty.