obligatorystep
nounUK /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i.stɛp/
US /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔːr.i.stɛp/
A step you must take and cannot skip.
Checking your answers is an obligatory step before you turn in the test.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A required stage in a process or plan.
Filling out the form is an obligatory step in the application.
3. A move in a dance or routine that everyone must do.
The final bow is an obligatory step in the performance.
4. A formal action that rules say you must complete.
Registering your name is an obligatory step before joining the club.