obligatorychange

noun

UK /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i tʃeɪndʒ/

US /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔːr.i tʃeɪndʒ/

A change that you must make because a rule says so.

The school made an obligatory change to start classes earlier.

SYNONYMS

required change mandatory change compulsory change necessary change

RELATED WORDS

rule requirement duty adjustment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change that happens automatically and cannot be avoided.

The obligatory change of seasons brings colder weather every year.

3. A shift in a game or activity that players are forced to make.

The referee announced an obligatory change of players after the injury.

4. A formal change required by law or official policy.

The new safety law caused an obligatory change in how cars are built.