trực tuần

Anh ấy đang trực tuần ở phòng y tế của trường.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be on weekly duty / to take one's turn on the weekly roster: This refers to the specific duty of being responsible for general tasks, security, or operations for a set period, typically one week, as part of a scheduled rotation within an organization like a school, military unit, or company.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tuần này lớp tôi phải trực tuần. (This week, my class has to be on weekly duty.)
  • Anh ấy đang trực tuần tại doanh trại. (He is on his weekly duty at the barracks.)

Advanced Usage

• The concept implies a system of rotation where different individuals or groups assume responsibility in turn. It often involves tasks like gatekeeping, cleanliness checks, or being the point of contact for issues.

Variants and Related Words

• Trực (v): to be on duty (general, for any shift).

  • Y tá trực đêm. (The nurse is on night duty.)

• Lịch trực tuần (n): the weekly duty roster/schedule.

  • Mọi người kiểm tra lịch trực tuần. (Everyone checks the weekly duty roster.)

Synonyms

• To be on weekly watch
• To pull weekly duty
• To take the weekly shift

Related Idioms

• While not a standalone idiom, the phrase is often used in contexts like (to be one's turn for the weekly duty).