obrigar — meaning in English

English meaning

• bend verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
• compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
• force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
• oblige verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

Senses

obrigar is used for these senses in English:

• bend (transitive) To force to submit.
• bend (transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
• compel (transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
• force (archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
• force (archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
• oblige (transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

bend — full definition

1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
2. verb To curve or change direction.
3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
5. noun A curve, turn, or angle.

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