| mission |
any important task that one is sent to do, or a goal that one has imposed on oneself. [2/7 definitions] |
| module |
a self-contained section of a spacecraft, designed to carry out a specific task. [1/4 definitions] |
| multitask |
to perform more than one task at the same time. [1/2 definitions] |
| multitasking |
the carrying out of more than one task at the same time. [1/2 definitions] |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. [1/2 definitions] |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, esp. when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| persist |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment; persevere. [1/3 definitions] |
| plod |
to work continually on a monotonous or tedious task; toil; drudge. [1/5 definitions] |
| procrastinate |
to put off taking an action or doing a task; delay. [1/2 definitions] |
| prosecute |
to follow through (an action, task, or the like) to completion. [1/5 definitions] |
| relay |
two or more people or crews that alternate with or follow each other in carrying out a task or running a race. [1/5 definitions] |
| Rube Goldberg |
designating a very complicated mechanism contrived to perform a simple task. |
| send |
to direct (someone) to go in order to carry out some task. [1/7 definitions] |
| set |
to appoint to perform a particular task. [1/25 definitions] |
| set about |
to start (a task or undertaking). |
| shortcut |
in computing, a specific combination of keys on the keyboard that performs a task or function when pressed together. Using a particular combination of keys to make a request of the computer generally saves the user time. [1/3 definitions] |
| simple machine |
a basic mechanical device, such as a lever, pulley, wedge, screw, or inclined plane, that is designed to apply force or power in order to perform a task. |
| skill |
ability to perform a task or tasks well, esp. because of training or experience. [1/3 definitions] |
| snap |
(informal) an easy task. [1/21 definitions] |
| stoop1 |
to lower oneself figuratively, as to perform a lowly task or an immoral act. [1/7 definitions] |