transitive. To perform the duties of (an office, position, or place); to execute, fulfil, perform (a duty, charge, business, etc.). Obsolete.

transitive. To be employed or engaged to perform various duties for and to carry out the orders of (an organization, individual, or now esp. a…

transitive. To fulfil the duties of (an office). Obsolete.

To remain in (a position or situation); to continue to occupy (a place or post) or succeed in discharging the duties of (one's employment)…

U.S. slang. transitive. Chiefly Military. To perform (a duty or assignment, esp. an onerous or unpleasant one); to draw or be assigned to (a task…