Pronunciation: /ˈɑbləˌɡeɪt/
verb to bind or compel someone to a particular course of action
A1 I am obligated to attend school every day.
A2 The contract obligates me to pay rent on time.
B1 The law obligates companies to provide safe working conditions for their employees.
B2 The terms of the agreement obligate both parties to fulfill their obligations.
C1 As a manager, I am obligated to ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
C2 The company is legally obligated to disclose any potential conflicts of interest to its shareholders.
adjective bound by a legal, moral, or other obligation; compulsory
A1 I am obligated to finish my homework before I can go out to play.
A2 The company's policy obligates employees to attend regular training sessions.
B1 The contract obligates both parties to fulfill their respective obligations.
B2 The new law obligates businesses to provide certain benefits to their employees.
C1 The international treaty obligates countries to reduce their carbon emissions.
C2 The court ruling obligates the company to compensate the affected customers.
formal The contract obligates the company to deliver the goods by the specified date.
informal I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
slang I ain't obligated to do anything for you, so stop asking.
figurative His sense of duty obligates him to always put others' needs before his own.
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