1. required by law, duty, or moral principle to do something

Examples

• I feel obligated to help my elderly neighbor with her groceries.
• The contract makes us obligated to complete the project by December.
• As a citizen, you are obligated to serve on a jury when called.
• She was obligated to repay the loan within five years.
• The company is legally obligated to provide safety equipment.
• I’m not obligated to answer personal questions during the interview.