oblige
US /əˈblaɪdʒ/
UK /əˈblaɪdʒ/
1.
obrigar, compelir
make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action
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Doctors are obliged to keep patients' records confidential.
Os médicos são obrigados a manter os registros dos pacientes confidenciais.
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The law obliges employers to provide a safe working environment.
A lei obriga os empregadores a fornecer um ambiente de trabalho seguro.
2.
agradar, fazer um favor
do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them
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Would you oblige me by opening the window?
Você me faria o favor de abrir a janela?
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He was always ready to oblige his friends.
Ele estava sempre pronto para agradar seus amigos.