requiring
word · lemma: require
Definition
Present participle of 'require'. It means needing something, demanding something, or making something necessary.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts. Often followed by 'of' or a clause (e.g. 'requiring students to sign up'). Common in rules, instructions, or descriptions of jobs/tasks. Avoid confusing with 'requesting' (asking politely).
Spanish: requerir - necesitarPortuguese (BR): requerer - exigir - precisarPortuguese (PT): requerer - exigir - precisarChinese (Simplified): 需要Chinese (Traditional): 需要Hindi: मांगना - आवश्यक होनाArabic: يستلزم - يتطلبBengali: প্রয়োজনীয় (করা) - চাওয়া (প্রয়োজনের জন্য)Russian: требующий - нуждающийся (в чём-либо)Japanese: 必要とする - 求める（条件として）Vietnamese: yêu cầu - đòi hỏiKorean: 요구하는Turkish: gerektirenUrdu: درکار (ہونا) - لازمی (ہونا)Indonesian: memerlukan - membutuhkan
Example Sentences
This course is requiring a lot of reading.
basic
The job is requiring basic computer skills.
basic
We are requiring all visitors to sign in.
basic
They changed the rules, requiring everyone to wear masks.
natural
It’s a demanding job, requiring patience and attention to detail.
natural
Many pets have special diets, requiring owners to be extra careful.
natural