obligate /ˈɒblɪˌɡeɪt/ ( obligating, obligated, obligates )

• 1. 

  V-T If something obligates you to do a particular thing, it creates a situation where you have to do it. 迫使 [正式]

  例：

  The ruling obligates airlines to release information about their flight delays.

  这一裁决迫使航空公司公布航班晚点信息。