B1nounworkpolitics
US/ˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˈmɪʃ.ən/
an important job someone is sent to do, or a goal that a person or group feels strongly about
In context
The rescue mission lasted three days because of the heavy rain.
Our company's mission is to make clean water cheap for everyone.
She's on a mission to find the best bánh mì in Saigon.
Words that go with mission
noun + noun
- rescue missionDivers joined the rescue mission to find the missing boat.
- mission statementEvery employee should know the company's mission statement.
- space missionThe space mission will send a robot to the Moon.
- peacekeeping missionVietnam has sent doctors to UN peacekeeping missions in Africa.
adjective + noun
- diplomatic missionHe led a diplomatic mission to Japan last year.
verb + noun
- accomplish a missionThe team accomplished its mission ahead of schedule.