mandatory (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmændətɔːri/
Definition
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
Examples
Attendance at the orientation session is mandatory for all new employees.
The company made it mandatory for all staff to complete the cybersecurity training.
It is mandatory to have a valid passport when traveling internationally.
How to Use mandatory
- mandatory for (prepositional phrase)
- Required for a specific person or group. — "This document is mandatory for all participants."
- mandatory to (prepositional phrase)
- Required to perform a certain action. — "It is mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle."
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