Oblige | Mean of oblige in English Dictionary

/əˈblaɪʤ/

• Verb
• to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary
1. The law obliges the government to release certain documents to the public.
2. Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends.
3. The government is obliged [=required, obligated] by law to release certain documents to the public.
• to do something that someone has asked you to do
1. She's always ready to oblige her friends.
2. “Thank you for your help.” “I'm happy/glad to oblige.”
3. They asked for food and he obliged with soup and sandwiches.