1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of

Example sentences

• 日本には猫が駅長を務める駅がある。

  In Japan there are train stations with a cat for a stationmaster.

• 大統領はほぼ間違いなく2期目を務めるだろうね。

  In all likelihood, the president will serve a second term.