1. requiring someone to do something as a duty or legal requirement
Usage: present participle of obligate

Examples

• The contract is obligating him to work weekends.
• She felt the promise was obligating her to stay longer.
• The new law is obligating companies to report their emissions.
• His position is obligating him to attend all board meetings.
• The agreement is obligating both parties to share costs.
• The scholarship is obligating students to maintain high grades.