obligatorycrew

noun
UK /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i kruː/
US /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔːr.i kruː/

A group of people who must be there because they have to be.

The obligatorycrew showed up for the school play rehearsal even though it was raining.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of workers assigned to a task by rule or order.

The obligatorycrew was sent to fix the broken bridge.

3. A group that is always included in an event because it is expected.

Every family party has its obligatorycrew of cousins taking photos.

4. A team that cannot choose to skip its job.

The obligatorycrew stayed late to finish cleaning the gym.