Meaning
Mandatory means required by law, rule, or authority; not optional. If something is mandatory, it must be done, followed, or obeyed.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: adjective
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Used to describe rules, requirements, or actions that are compulsory.
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Common patterns:
- It is mandatory to + verb
- Mandatory for + noun
- Mandatory + noun
Examples:
- It is mandatory to wear helmets on this site.
- Attendance is mandatory for all employees.
Common Phrases
- Mandatory meeting
- Mandatory training
- Mandatory requirement
- Mandatory attendance
- Mandatory law
Collocations
- Mandatory + noun: mandatory rule, mandatory law, mandatory mask policy
- Verb + mandatory: make mandatory, declare mandatory, consider mandatory
Examples
- Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
- It is mandatory for students to submit their assignments before the deadline.
- Attendance at the safety briefing is mandatory for all new employees.
- The company made training sessions mandatory for managers.
- Vaccinations are mandatory for children entering school in some regions.
- The new regulation made reporting financial data mandatory.
- It’s mandatory to show ID when buying alcohol in this country.
- Participation in the survey is not optional—it is mandatory.
Synonyms or Related
- Compulsory
- Obligatory
- Required
- Binding
- Enforced
Antonym
- Optional
- Voluntary
- Discretionary
