1. tasks or actions that a person is required or expected to perform as part of their job or role
Usage: plural of duty
2. taxes imposed by a government on imported or exported goods
Usage: economics; plural of duty

Examples

• The nurse’s duties include checking patients’ vital signs and administering medication.
• His duties as team captain involve motivating players and communicating with coaches.
• She was overwhelmed by the many duties of her new management position.
• The security guard’s duties require him to patrol the building every hour.
• Import duties on luxury cars have increased significantly this year.
• The company had to pay heavy duties when shipping goods overseas.
• Customs duties are collected at the border to protect domestic industries.