Bahasa Melayu
menjawat
English
to hold office, to occupy a post, to serve in a position
To have a job or official position.
منجاوت
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Beliau menjawat jawatan pengurus di syarikat itu.
He holds the position of manager in that company.
Ramai pegawai menjawat tugas itu dengan baik.
Many officers serve in that post well.
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What does “to hold office” mean in Malay?
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menjawat
It refers to occupying an official position.
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