Pronunciation: /ʃɜːrk/
noun the action of avoiding or neglecting a duty or responsibility
A1 She always tries to shirk her responsibilities at work.
A2 He was caught trying to shirk his duties by leaving early.
B1 It is important not to shirk difficult tasks in order to grow professionally.
B2 The manager noticed that some employees were trying to shirk their workload.
C1 The CEO does not tolerate employees who shirk their responsibilities.
C2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for employees who shirk their duties.
verb to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
A1 I never shirk my responsibilities at home.
A2 She always shirks her homework by pretending to be sick.
B1 Employees who shirk their duties will face consequences.
B2 He was accused of shirking his duties as team captain.
C1 The CEO cannot afford to shirk his leadership responsibilities.
C2 It is unprofessional to shirk important tasks in the workplace.
formal It is unacceptable to shirk one's responsibilities in the workplace.
informal Don't shirk your duties, make sure you do what you're supposed to.
slang Stop shirking, get your act together and do your job.
figurative He tried to shirk the blame, but it was clear he was responsible for the mistake.
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