How is the word обязывать translated from Russian to English

English translation
Oblige
verb

Заставлять кого-то что-то сделать.

To force someone to do something.

Examples with “обязывать”

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  • Правила обязывают нас носить бейджи. — Rules oblige us to wear badges.

  • Она попросила фото, и он уступил просьбе. — She asked for a photo and he obliged.

  • Новые правила обяжут каждого водителя записывать часы. — The new policy will oblige every driver to log their hours.

  • Если нужна помощь, мой сосед охотно пойдёт навстречу. — If you need a hand, my neighbour will happily oblige.

  • Обязывает ли лицензия продлевать её каждый год? — Does the licence oblige us to renew it every year?

  • Не могли бы вы пойти навстречу и подвезти меня до вокзала? — Could you oblige me with a lift to the station?

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