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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Her sister-in-law called. Shameless! What did she do? Tied the old man to the bed and locked the door. Went after her own errands. If I'd gotten there minutes later I would've lost him. Is he OK? He had fallen off the bed. I don't know for how long (..)
    2011 A Separation
  • (..) I was gone briefly. Briefly? You're lying. He was dying when I got here! He always naps at this time so I... So you do this everyday? Lock the door and run your errands? No. I swear to God, today I had to. - Why did you tie his hand? - Go wait outside. Was this our agreement? I had to go. (..)
    2011 A Separation