requiring (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

Definition

Needing or demanding something as necessary for a particular purpose or for the sake of something.

Examples

• This task is requiring a lot of patience and attention to detail.

• The new software is requiring an update to function properly.

• His condition is requiring immediate medical attention.

How to Use requiring

requiring someone to do something (prepositional phrase)

Demanding that a person perform a specific action. — "The new policy is requiring all employees to complete the training."

requiring something of someone (prepositional phrase)

Needing a specific quality or action from a person. — "This job is requiring a lot of dedication of its applicants."

requiring that (collocation)

Stating a necessity or demand, often followed by a subjunctive verb. — "The law is requiring that all buildings meet safety standards."

Synonyms of requiring

Words with a similar meaning to requiring:

• needing
• involving
• demanding
• necessitating

Antonyms of requiring

Words with the opposite meaning to requiring:

• waiving
• dispensing with

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