supposed to (B1)
modal verb phrase
Pronunciation: /səˈpoʊzd tuː/
Definition
Expected or required to do something, often due to a rule, plan, or general understanding.
Examples
We were supposed to meet at 7 PM, but I got stuck in traffic.
The new software is supposed to make our work more efficient.
You're not supposed to use your phone during the exam.
How to Use supposed to
- was/were supposed to (collocation)
- Indicates an unfulfilled past expectation or obligation. — "I was supposed to call him back, but I forgot."
- is/are supposed to (collocation)
- Indicates a current expectation or obligation. — "The train is supposed to arrive in five minutes."
- not supposed to (collocation)
- Indicates something is prohibited or goes against expectations. — "Children are not supposed to play with sharp objects."
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