Errand ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Errand ( noun )

1. A short journey taken to do something, especially to deliver or collect something.
2. A task or piece of business that one is sent or goes to do.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse ærendi "business, message", from æra "to do".

Examples:

1. He went out on an errand.
2. I'm just running an errand.
3. She sent him on an errand.
4. He went on an errand to the store.
5. She went on an errand to the post office.

(As a verb)

Errand ( verb )

1. A short journey taken to do something, especially to deliver or collect something.
2. A task or piece of business that one is sent or goes to do.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse ærendi "business, message", from æra "to do".

Examples:

1. He went out on an errand.
2. I'm just running an errand.
3. She sent him on an errand.
4. He went on an errand to the store.
5. She went on an errand to the post office.