Pronunciation: /ɑˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/
adjective required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory
A1 Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory when driving a car.
A2 In some cultures, it is obligatory to take off your shoes before entering a house.
B1 Attending the weekly team meeting is obligatory for all employees.
B2 Completing the safety training course is obligatory before starting work at the construction site.
C1 It is obligatory for all citizens to pay their taxes on time.
C2 As a doctor, it is obligatory to uphold the highest ethical standards in patient care.
formal Attendance at the conference is obligatory for all employees.
informal You have to come to the party, it's obligatory.
slang I guess I have to do my obligatory chores before I can relax.
figurative The obligatory small talk at networking events can be exhausting.
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