Shirk
WordNet
verb
(1) Avoid dealing with
"She shirks her duties"
(2) Avoid (one's assigned duties)
"The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
First attested use in 1625 – 1635, apparently from association with shark (verb form), or from .
Verb
- To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
- If you have a job, don't shirk from it and not show up at work.
Etymology 2
(širk, "idolatry").