obrigaro.bri.gar [obrig′ar]vtd+vpr1 to oblige.
2 to put under an obligation.
3 to force, impose:
obrigaram-no a concordar / they forced him to agree.
4 to compel, constrain:
obrigaram-no, pela fome, a obedecer / they starved him into obedience.
5 to render grateful:
estamos muito obrigados por sua assistência / we are much obliged for your assistance.
6 obrigar-se to assume an obligation.
Expressõesobrigar alguém ao cumprimento de uma promessa to pin someone down to his promise.
