My 'assignment' was to clean the equipment. = They gave me the 'assignment' of cleaning the equipment.
The article discusses the recent 'assignment' of senators to some of the more powerful committees.
The reporter's 'assignment' is to interview the candidate.
(..) Order dinner. One night, late, he tried to have sex with me. The next day, I requested a change in assignment. Two months later, I was fired for having a bad attitude. This is ridiculous. Wipe that smirk (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1