be to
be to
bi: tu:
bi too
British pronunciation
/biː tˈuː/

Definition & Meaning of "be to"in English

be to
01

used for expressing possibility or for indicating something that is due to happen or take place

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The president is to arrive in the country tomorrow.
If we are to win this game, we must play our best.
1.1

used to express necessity or obligation

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You are to complete this project by Friday.
All employees are to wear identification badges while on company premises.
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