/əˈblaɪʤ/

• 1  vt. [force] behartu, derrigortu

  they obliged me to sign: sinatzera behartu ninduten

• 2  vt. [do a favour to] mesede bat egin; eskertu, eskerrak eman

  would you oblige me with some information?: behar dudan informazioa emango zenidake, mesedez?

  I would be much obliged if you could help me: asko eskertuko nizuke lagunduko bazenit