Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incumbent on
Phrase
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt ɒn/
Definition
Having an obligation or responsibility to do something.
Examples
- It is incumbent on all employees to follow the company’s code of conduct.
- As a leader, it is incumbent on you to make difficult decisions that benefit the team.
Meaning
The phrase ‘incumbent on’ is often used to indicate that a person or group has a duty or responsibility to act in a certain way.
Synonyms
- obligatory
- mandatory
- required
- essential
- compulsory
