topobligation

noun

UK /ˌtɒp.ə.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

US /ˌtɑːp.ə.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

A top obligation is the most important job you must do first.

Feeding the dog is my top obligation before I go out to play.

SYNONYMS

top priority main duty chief responsibility first commitment

RELATED WORDS

priority duty responsibility commitment task

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The highest-ranked promise a person has made to someone.

Her top obligation was to keep her friend's secret.

3. The most urgent thing a group agrees must be done.

The team's top obligation was to finish the project on time.

4. A duty that comes before all other duties.

For a lifeguard, watching the swimmers is a top obligation.