fulfilling an obligation

phrase

UK /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ ən ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

US /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ ən ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Doing something you promised or are supposed to do.

Returning the borrowed book on time is fulfilling an obligation.

SYNONYMS

meeting a duty keeping a promise honoring a commitment completing a responsibility

RELATED WORDS

duty promise commitment responsibility agreement

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Completing a task that a rule or law requires you to do.

Paying your taxes is fulfilling an obligation to the government.

3. Doing what you agreed to in a contract or deal.

The builder is fulfilling an obligation to finish the house by June.

4. Keeping a personal promise to someone who counts on you.

Visiting your grandmother every Sunday is fulfilling an obligation to family.