Background for shirking

shirking

/ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ/

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verb

To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

Examples :

"The student was shirking his homework by playing video games instead. "

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verb

To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.

Examples :

"The student was shirking his homework by playing video games instead. "

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verb

To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.

Examples :

"The student was caught shirking answers from his neighbor during the exam. "

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noun

The act of one who shirks.

Examples :

"The team's failure was due to the constant shirking of responsibility by one member. "

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