Tour Of Duty (Noun)
Meaning
A period of time spent in military service.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The soldier's tour of duty in Afghanistan lasted for 12 months before he was deployed to another country.
- During his tour of duty, he was stationed in several different locations and was involved in various military operations.
- She completed her tour of duty in the Navy and was honorably discharged after serving for four years.
- His tour of duty in Iraq was marked by intense fighting and numerous close calls, but he made it through without serious injury.
- The general's tour of duty as commander of the base was extended for another year due to his exceptional leadership skills.