Requiring Meaning in English
word · lemma: require
ɹiˈkwaɪɝɪŋ/, /ɹiˈkwaɪɹɪŋ
ri-KWY-er-ing
ɹɪkwˈaɪəɹɪŋ
ri-KWY-uh-ring
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
The job is requiring basic computer skills.
basic
We are requiring all visitors to sign in.
basic
This course is requiring a lot of reading.
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