Word: 就任 (jiùrèn) 就任 dictionary entry jiùrèn to take office; to assume a post Full dictionary entry for 就任 Example sentences using 就任 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 新市长明天正式就任。 Xīn shìzhǎng míngtiān zhèngshì jiùrèn. The new mayor formally takes office tomorrow. 新校长什么时候就任？ Xīn xiàozhǎng shénme shíhou jiùrèn? When will the new principal assume the post?