obligations (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/

Definition

Things that you must do because you have promised, because it is the law, or because it is the right thing to do.

Examples

• Citizens have obligations to obey the law and pay taxes.

• The company has a legal obligation to protect its employees' safety.

• He felt a moral obligation to help his struggling neighbor.

How to Use obligations

obligation to do something (prepositional phrase)

A duty or commitment to perform a specific action. — "We have an obligation to provide the best possible care."

meet obligations (collocation)

To fulfill or satisfy one's duties or commitments. — "The government must meet its obligations to its citizens."

shirk obligations (collocation)

To avoid or neglect one's duties or responsibilities. — "He was criticized for trying to shirk his obligations."

Synonyms of obligations

Words with a similar meaning to obligations:

• duty
• responsibility
• commitment
• undertaking

Antonyms of obligations

Words with the opposite meaning to obligations:

• freedoms
• rights

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