errand

Definition

  • noun: a short journey that you take to do or get something
  • noun: an oral message entrusted to a person
  • often used with 'run'
  • synonyms: <er>mission</er, business, commission

Examples

  • The governor is nothing more than an 'errand boy' for the big companies in his state.

  • We were there on an 'errand of mercy' to help provide medical care for the refugees.

  • He worked his way up from 'errand boy' to regional sales manager.

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