Pesquisar
to shirk
01
evitar, escapar de
to avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant because of reluctance or unwillingness
Intransitive
Example
She shirked from taking on the project because it seemed too complicated.
He shirked from making the difficult call, knowing it would not be easy.
He shirked when it came time to tackle the tough problem.
02
evitar, fugir das responsabilidades
to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them
Transitive: to shirk responsibilities
Example
Instead of completing the assigned project, he tends to shirk his responsibilities by procrastinating and avoiding the necessary work.
In order to succeed in a team, it 's crucial for everyone to contribute actively and not shirk their role.
Despite being reminded repeatedly, the employee continued to shirk the additional tasks assigned by the manager.
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