oblige
🇬🇧 UK/ә'blaidʒ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To compel someone by law, duty, or necessity; to do someone a favour or service.
强制,迫使;施恩惠,帮忙
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.oblige someone帮助某人
- 2.oblige with配合
- 3.oblige to被迫
Example Sentences
- 1.
Can you oblige by closing the door on your way out?
- 2.
The company obliges its workers to wear safety equipment.