fulfil

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfʊl.fɪl/ AmE /ˈfʊlfɪl/

verb en → es

past fulfilled pp fulfilled ing fulfilling

1 MEET REQUIREMENTS [transitive, T + obj] B1

to do or achieve something that is required, expected, or promised

cumplir, satisfacer

  • fulfil a requirement/promise
  • fulfil an obligation

Collocations fulfil a contract · fulfil a promise

  • The company has fulfilled its obligations.

    La empresa ha cumplido con sus obligaciones.

2 ACHIEVE GOALS [transitive, T + obj] B2

to achieve or complete something that you want to do, especially a goal or ambition

cumplir, alcanzar

  • fulfil a dream/hope/wish

Collocations fulfil your dreams · fulfil your ambitions

  • She fulfilled her ambition to become a doctor.

    Ella cumplió su ambición de convertirse en médico.