detail to

detail (one) to (someone or something)

To assign one to someone or something. This phrase is typically used in a military setting. Oh, great, my superior detailed me to latrine duty. A: "The captain didn't detail you to anything? How'd you get so lucky." B: "He didn't—Cap's on his way over now!" I'm detailing you two to the Mess Hall. You better get going so you can help with the dinner rush.

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detail someone to someone or something

to assign someone to someone or a group. (Military.) I will detail Private Bailey to that job. The general detailed a lieutenant to the platoon that was going to the front.

See also: detail, to

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