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to oblige
01
obliger
to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.
Ditransitive: to oblige sb to do sth
Example
The contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.
The law obliges citizens to pay taxes on their income.
He was obliged to apologize for the mistake and rectify the situation.
02
obliger, se plier
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
Example
She obliged her neighbor by watering their plants while they were away on vacation.
He obliged his colleague by covering her shift at work when she fell ill.
Offering a refund for the defective product, the store obliged its customers.
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