plural tasks
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: subjection to adverse criticism : reprimand
… the state government was called to task for not doing more to help the area around the casinos.—Stephanie Powers
In the NFL, coaches often aren't brought to task for their worst decisions even after games.—Rodger Sherman
see also take to task
tasked; tasking; tasks
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: to assign a task to
employees tasked with updating the files
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: to oppress with great labor
tasks his mind with petty details
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obsolete
: to impose a tax on
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