到任 (dào rén) — to assume a (high) post, to take up an official position
Definition
Formal, written term meaning to take up an official post. Pairs with the written 就任, while 任职 emphasizes holding the post over time.
verb
to assume a (high) postto take up an official position
Examples
- 到任。Xīn xiào zhǎng míng tiān dào rén.The new principal assumes his post tomorrow.
- 。Tā dào le rèn jiù kāi shǐ gǎi gé.He started reforms as soon as he took up the post.
- 到任。Zhè wèi bù zhǎng dào rén yǐ jīng sān gè yuè le.This minister has been in office for three months already.
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